Recreation Therapist - Therapeutic Recreation (Statewide, MT)

AWARE; Butte (MT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate recreation therapist dedicated to providing high-quality care. In this role, you will support individuals and families in becoming active community members while focusing on personal growth. Join a compassionate team that values inclusivity and offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a culture of care, this rewarding career opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Financial Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Experience in assessment and implementing TR interventions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement TR protocols and session plans.
• Document and evaluate services for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Assessment skills

Observational skills

Planning and implementing TR interventions

Researching evidence-based practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Completion of NCTRC approved internship

CTRS certification

Job description

Description

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a recreation therapist.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work remotely in assigned location / region;
• Ability to travel via personal vehicle or AWARE vehicle to designated cities / regions to meet with clients and provide services;
• Experience in assessment and observational skills;
• Experience planning and implementing TR interventions to assist clients in increasing independence in lifestyle;
• Experience researching and applying evidence-based practices in Therapeutic Recreation;
• Design TR protocols, session plans and processes;
• Implement interventions that are sensitive to the client age, cultural background, stage of development, limitations of disabling conditions, skill and experience level;
• Document and evaluate services for efficiency and quality.

Excited to join our organization? AWARE recreation therapists earn $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year.

To learn more please visit AWARE.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• A bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation which meets the standards of NCTRC.
• Completion of a NCTRC approved internship.
• CTRS certification at hire strongly preferred or the ability to obtain national certification of CTRS within one year of hire.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE’s benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.