Per Diem Recreation Therapist for Mental Health Rehab

Universal Health Services; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Arrowhead Behavioral Health in Maumee, Ohio seeks a Recreation Therapist to join our team on a per diem basis. The role focuses on creating engaging, therapeutic recreation programs for adult patients in a psychiatric hospital setting.

The therapist will plan, organize and direct activities that promote social interaction, coping skills and stress management, tailoring content to patient capabilities and interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS.
• Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; diplomacy and discretion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct medically approved recreation programs for hospital patients.
• Adapt leisure activities to patient capabilities, needs and interests.
• Help patients develop interpersonal relationships, social skills, coping and stress management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS

Job description

Arrowhead Behavioral Health in Maumee, Ohio seeks a Recreation Therapist to join our team on a per diem basis. The role focuses on creating engaging, therapeutic recreation programs for adult patients in a psychiatric hospital setting.

The therapist will plan, organize and direct activities that promote social interaction, coping skills and stress management, tailoring content to patient capabilities and interests.