Lead Recreation Therapist: Group Facilitation & Rehab

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist 2 at the Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA. You will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive recreation therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and evaluation of interventions to support patient well‑being.

This role requires CTRS certification, a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, at least 18 months of experience, and the ability to lead groups and

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program.
• CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and WA DOH registration.
• At least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments and develop treatment plans to meet patient needs.
• Lead 15-20 recreational therapy activities weekly, inside and outside the hospital.
• Conduct 1:2 or 2:1 recreation therapy interventions as recommended by the treatment team.
• Document client progress and any incidents in the client chart.
• Coordinate work of recreation therapy students, practicum students, and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Facilitation

Crisis de-escalation

Independence

Education

Therapeutic Recreation degree

CTRS certification

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist 2 at the Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA. You will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive recreation therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and evaluation of interventions to support patient well‑being.

This role requires CTRS certification, a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, at least 18 months of experience, and the ability to lead groups and