Recreation Therapy Intern — Flexible Schedule & Impact

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Prescription Drug Coverage

Vision

401(k)

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Holidays

Job summary

Youth Villages, a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, offers paid internship opportunities for bachelor’s and master’s students across select residential and community-based programs. Placements are determined during the interview process based on availability, academic requirements, and your individual experience.

The Recreation Therapy Intern works under the supervision of a NCTRC certified staff member, shadows one or more recreation therapists, facilitates group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Applicants Must Be:
• Master’s Degree Applicants Must Be:
• All Applicants Must:

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a NCTRC certified staff member.
• Shadows one or more recreation therapists while interacting with youth from multiple programs.
• Facilitates group sessions typically held 3 times per week lasting, 1 to 2.5 hours long.
• Participates in treatment planning (including but not limited to evaluating, setting, and implementing recreational goals for each youth).
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Youth Villages, a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, offers paid internship opportunities for bachelor’s and master’s students across select residential and community-based programs. Placements are determined during the interview process based on availability, academic requirements, and your individual experience.

The Recreation Therapy Intern works under the supervision of a NCTRC certified staff member, shadows one or more recreation therapists, facilitates group