Recreation Therapist - CTRS

Universal Health Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Student loan help

Career development

Job summary

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health in Arkansas is seeking a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, defining treatment goals and delivering patient care with a focus on quality outcomes.

A Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy and CTRS certification are required; two years of related experience is preferred, reflecting commitment to high‑quality patient care and ongoing professional development within UHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation therapy (accredited).
• Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CTRS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care and role modeling under supervision of the Director of Recreational Therapy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy

CTRS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapist

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services of assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Director of Recreational Therapy.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in recreation therapy, and Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CTRS).

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience preferred, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.