RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a PRN Recreational Therapist to lead diverse recreation therapy sessions for patients. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and degrees, and will be responsible for planning therapy activities, conducting patient assessments, and mentoring staff. If you are passionate about therapeutic recreation, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or related field required.
• CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group recreation therapy for patients.
• Conduct assessments on patients.
• Mentor RTA staff and report performance issues.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

CPR Certification

Yoga Instruction

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Wekiva Springs center, a Psychiatric Hospital located in Jacksonville Florida, has an immediate opening for a PRN Recreational Therapist. The recreation therapist plans and conducts varied group and individual recreation therapy for all patients and conducts assessments on patients. Additionally, the recreation therapist mentors RTA staff, reports any problems in regards to performance to the director and oversees weekend and evening recreation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or a related field. CPR Certification is required. Certified Yoga instructors are encouraged to apply.