Recreation Therapist

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is seeking a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join the Clinical Services Department on-site. The role involves delivering therapeutic recreation services, assessing patients, and coordinating activities to improve emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

The position emphasizes documentation, collaborative care with the clinical team, and participation in related meetings to support patient progress and treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field; CTRS preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage diverse patient populations with compassion and professionalism.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• On-site work at a behavioral hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of recreational therapy services, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Lead activities to improve leisure, socialization, fitness, cognition, and creativity.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support psychosocial needs.
• Track participation, monitor progress, and document outcomes.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions with compliant notes.
• Participate in medication management meetings as needed.
• Observe engagement and adjust plans to meet goals.
• On-site work at the behavioral hospital.

Skills

CTRS

Recreational Therapy

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

CTRS credential

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.

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.