Recreation Therapist II: Lead Groups & Community Rehab

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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5% premium pay for on-site work 3 days

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and its Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA seek a Recreation Therapist 2 to provide comprehensive recreational therapy services. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy to support patient wellbeing.

Join a multidisciplinary team, lead 15–20 activities weekly, perform 1:2 or 2:1 interventions, document progress, and supervise therapy students and volunteers in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and be registered with the Washington State Department of Health.
• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program with at least 18 months of professional experience.
• Ability to lead groups, de-escalate crisis, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments of patients and develop plans of care.
• Organize and lead 15-20 recreational therapy activities weekly.
• Conduct 1:2 or 2:1 recreation therapy interventions as recommended by the treatment team.
• Document client progress in the chart and participate in weekly clinical meetings.
• Plan community integration and coordinate supervision of students and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Independence

Education

Accredited Therapeutic Recreation program

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and its Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA seek a Recreation Therapist 2 to provide comprehensive recreational therapy services. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy to support patient wellbeing.

Join a multidisciplinary team, lead 15–20 activities weekly, perform 1:2 or 2:1 interventions, document progress, and supervise therapy students and volunteers in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.