Recreation Therapist — Mental Health & Recovery

State of Wyoming; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wyoming State Hospital is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide direct therapy services to psychiatric patients within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment programs, and implement evidence-based interventions to support recovery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy with 0-3 years (or 4-6 years with substitution) of relevant experience, and adherence to ATRA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in recreational therapy, at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist.
• Or 4-6 years of progressive work experience in recreational therapy with the equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete Recreation Therapy Assessments to develop treatment programming.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop and conduct therapeutic interventions based on evidence-based practice.
• Document information relevant to persons served.
• Maintain therapeutic facilities and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow ATRA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Skills

Group facilitation

Therapeutic Recreation models

Assessments

Treatment plan development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Wyoming State Hospital is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide direct therapy services to psychiatric patients within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment programs, and implement evidence-based interventions to support recovery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy with 0-3 years (or 4-6 years with substitution) of relevant experience, and adherence to ATRA standards.