Recreation Therapy Aide - Behavioral Health - Weekends

Coastalharbor; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition saving for nursing education

Job summary

Coastalharbor in Georgia is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide to enhance patients’ quality of life by designing and leading engaging therapy programs. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and participation in treatment planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and experience with emotional and behavioral disorders. The position offers a challenging environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including medical plans and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program including various activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across multiple departments.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Recreation Therapy Aide Opportunity

As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you’ll play an active role in enhancing patients’ quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs. Working alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, you’ll help design activities tailored to individual interests, support patients in discovering new leisure skills, and contribute to personalized treatment plans that promote growth, independence, and well‑being.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program, including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events like birthdays, holidays, and graduations; create engaging weekly activity schedules that inspire participation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are well‑coordinated and integrated into patient care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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.
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet Insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least one year’s experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

EEO Statement

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