Recreational Therapist — Flexible, Community-Based Care

CaliberTherapies; Nolensville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate: $45/hr

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Caliber Therapies seeks a passionate, creative Recreational Therapist to build meaningful therapeutic relationships in a flexible, community-based setting. Design individualized interventions to boost independence, community participation, and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and eager to think creatively to help clients overcome barriers and achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential through NCTRC.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to providing services).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the assigned service area.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical team.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, behavioral health diagnoses, veterans, or other specialized populations is preferred.
• Experience with behavioral support strategies, adaptive programming, and community-based intervention is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Provide one-on-one Recreational Therapy services in clients' homes, community settings, and through telehealth when appropriate.
• Design and facilitate evidence-based interventions that address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and leisure functioning.
• Promote community integration, independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in leisure and daily life.
• Adapt interventions to accommodate each client's unique strengths, interests, abilities, and goals.
• Collaborate with caregivers, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company policies and payer requirements.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and clinical standards while representing Caliber Therapies in the community.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS credential through NCTRC

CPR certification

Job description

Caliber Therapies seeks a passionate, creative Recreational Therapist to build meaningful therapeutic relationships in a flexible, community-based setting. Design individualized interventions to boost independence, community participation, and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, compassionate, adaptable, and eager to think creatively to help clients overcome barriers and achieve goals.