Recreation Therapist

Recovery Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Solutions is seeking a Recreation Therapist to support individuals with mental health needs through engaging, therapeutic recreation programs.

The role emphasizes CTRS eligibility or certification, assessment of client progress, and collaboration with staff to create meaningful activity plans that foster recovery and community. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Eligible to test for CTRS and pursue certification.
• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Experience with relevant population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Group Facilitation and Management: plans and conducts daily recreation and recovery groups.
• Individualized Activity Plans: implements personalized activity plans and mentors staff.
• Assessment and Goal Monitoring: assesses progress toward treatment goals and adjusts plans.
• Therapeutic Activity Supervision: ensures activities align with treatment needs.
• Documentation and Compliance: maintains timely, accurate service documentation.

Skills

Group Facilitation

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

You Matter

It’s more than a career. It’s a calling.

Everything we do is about taking care of people.

• Taking Care of Our Patients.
• Taking Care of Our People.
• Taking Care of Our Partners.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, get no-fee, instant access to your earned pay!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Recreation Therapist brings creativity and energy to supporting individuals with mental illness through engaging, therapeutic recreation activities. By designing and leading dynamic programs, the Recreation Therapist helps individuals build essential life skills, improve their mental health, and foster a sense of community. With a focus on tailored, meaningful activities, this role plays a vital part in the healing process, helping individuals rediscover joy, independence, and connection. Your role will directly impact the recovery journey, making it a rewarding and fulfilling position!

Key Responsibilities

• Group Facilitation and Management: Plans and conducts daily recreation and recovery groups, managing group dynamics to maximize individual participation and achieve positive outcomes.

• Individualized Activity Plans: Implements personalized activity plans for individuals served and mentors staff in executing these plans, ensuring a creative and engaging group environment.

• Assessment and Goal Monitoring: Assesses and reassesses individuals’ strengths, needs, and progress towards treatment goals, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure continued progress.

• Therapeutic Activity Supervision: Completes and supervises therapeutic activity assessments, ensuring that services are aligned with the treatment needs and goals of individuals served.

• Documentation and Compliance: Ensures timely, accurate, and legible documentation of services provided, adhering to professional standards, facility procedures, and department requirements.

Additional Details

*Must be eligible to test for CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Individuals seeking certification apply to NCTRC and must meet established standards that include education, experience, and continuing professional development. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is granted by NCTRC after the specific educational and experiential qualifications are met, eligibility to take the exam is established, and testing is successfully completed. Candidates are eligible to register for the NCTRC certification exam if they are in compliance with NCTRC’s Certification Standards and Prerequisites, and it has been determined by NCTRC that all professional eligibility requirements have been met through the path to professional certification. When a candidate is awarded the CTRS credential, it serves as evidence that the individual, through knowledge and experience, has met NCTRC’s CTRS Certification Standards. The award of the CTRS credential is a limited license to use the titles of “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist®” and “CTRS®” subject to NCTRC’s Certification Standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Preferred: Experience with relevant population.

Certification:

• Required: Certification as a Recreation Therapist or ability to become certified.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affimate Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.