Recreation Therapy Intern - Spring 2026

Universal Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Savannah, GA seeks a Recreation Therapy Intern to assist in planning and leading recreation programs. Responsibilities include conducting treatment programs, collaborating with professionals, and participating in team meetings. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program from a recognized college or university. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct recreation therapy treatment programs.
• Work with administrative and professional personnel to coordinate recreation activities.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree enrollment

Job description

Recreation Therapy Intern Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145‑bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short‑ and long‑term inpatient care, and a 50‑bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.

Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

Website: coastalharbor.com

The Recreation Therapy Intern assists the Recreation Therapist with direct client care by helping to plan, organize, and lead recreation programs, as well as assists in assessing client leisure needs and developing behavioral treatment plans, goals, and interventions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish, initiate, organize, and conduct the recreation therapy treatment program including leisure education, aerobics, creative expression, outdoor education, community reintegration, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduation parties; develop a weekly schedule of planned client activities
• Work with administrative and other professional personnel such as those engaged in medicine, social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy to ensure that recreation is well-balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and selected therapeutic groups when program schedule permits; establish relationships with all community agencies providing recreation therapy services

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) program from four‑year college or university

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