Recreation Therapist

Freedom Behavioral; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is seeking a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join the Clinical Services Department. This on-site role provides therapeutic activities supporting patients’ emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being under the Director of Clinical Social Services.

You will deliver assessments, treatment planning, and group and individual sessions, document outcomes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy and CTRS certification.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage diverse patient populations with compassion and creativity.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication.
• On-site at a behavioral hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of recreational therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and interventions.
• Plan, schedule, and lead activities to improve leisure skills, socialization, physical fitness, cognition, and creativity.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support psychosocial needs.
• Track patient participation, monitor progress, and document outcomes.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions with compliant notes.
• Participate in medication management meetings as needed.
• Observe and adjust plans to meet goals.
• This position is based on-site at a behavioral hospital.

Skills

Documentation skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

CTRS certification

Related fields (psychology/physiology)

Job description

Job Description

At Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday, we prioritize exceptional patient care — and that starts with exceptional people. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join our Clinical Services Department. This non-exempt position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Social Services and plays a key role in providing therapeutic activities that support patients’ emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Job Description

At Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday, we prioritize exceptional patient care — and that starts with exceptional people. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join our Clinical Services Department. This non-exempt position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Social Services and plays a key role in providing therapeutic activities that support patients’ emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of recreational therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, in accordance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Plan, schedule, and lead activities designed to improve leisure skills, socialization, physical fitness, cognitive functioning, and creativity (e.g., arts and crafts, exercise, group activities).
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support each patient's overall psychosocial needs.
• Track patient participation, monitor progress, and document therapeutic outcomes accurately and timely.
• Facilitate and document individual and group therapy sessions, ensuring detailed, compliant clinical notes.
• Participate in psychiatric medication management meetings with patients and psychiatrists as needed.
• Observe and provide feedback on patient engagement during activities, adjusting plans as necessary to meet individualized goals.
• This position is based on-site at a behavioral hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, physiology, psychology, human anatomy, CTRS, or a related experienced.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with diverse patient populations with compassion, creativity, and professionalism.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work on-site at a behavioral hospital.

Why Join Freedom Behavioral Hospital?

• Meaningful work that truly impacts lives.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.