Recreation Therapist: Growth, Supervision & Benefits

Universal Health Services; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision for licensure

Generous PTO

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

SoFi student loan refinance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, LLC is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to support behavioral health patients in inpatient and partial treatment settings in Moultrie, GA. You will assess leisure and recreational habits and provide therapeutic interventions, primarily through group modalities, to improve daily functioning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with CTRS/OT preferred, and experience with mental health/substance use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupation Therapy or related field is required.
• Certification as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
• Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities is required.
• Ability to work professionally with staff, patients and administration.
• Ability to document in compliance with policy and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services for all patients, including physical fitness and leisure activities.
• Administers therapeutic recreational assessments.
• Documents services and patient responses in medical records.
• Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings.
• Contributes to development of treatment plans.
• Maintains age-appropriate recreation/education supplies and equipment and procures materials.
• Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Recreational activities knowledge

Documentation ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

OT/CTRS Certification preferred

Job description

Turning Point Care Center, LLC is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to support behavioral health patients in inpatient and partial treatment settings in Moultrie, GA. You will assess leisure and recreational habits and provide therapeutic interventions, primarily through group modalities, to improve daily functioning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with CTRS/OT preferred, and experience with mental health/substance use.