PRN Recreational Therapist — Engaging Activities for All Ages

Threetrailsbehavioral; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO seeks a compassionate and creative Recreational Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. You will design and implement therapeutic recreation programs that support individuals’ physical, emotional and social well‑being, engaging with patients across age groups to enhance quality of life through meaningful activities.

The ideal candidate is organized, passionate about activity-based therapy, and capable of collaborating with the treatment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Healthcare, rehabilitation, behavioral health, or long‑term care experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Complete an Activity Therapy Assessment for all new patients within 72 hours to assess social, physical, cognitive and emotional functioning across age groups
• Group therapy and activities are documented and led using recreational therapy skills; understand group therapy dynamics and leadership
• Participate in the treatment planning process using assessment results to inform treatment needs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO seeks a compassionate and creative Recreational Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. You will design and implement therapeutic recreation programs that support individuals’ physical, emotional and social well‑being, engaging with patients across age groups to enhance quality of life through meaningful activities.

The ideal candidate is organized, passionate about activity-based therapy, and capable of collaborating with the treatment