Recreational Therapist - Flexible Schedule, Community-Based

Caliber Therapies; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate: $45/hr

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate Recreational Therapist to work in client homes and community settings, delivering individualized, meaningful interventions that improve independence and participation. This role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration with a clinical team, and evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and compassionate, thriving in a dynamic, person-centered environment while building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families.

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

CTRS

Assessment

Treatment planning

CPR

Driver's license

Communication

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Caliber Therapies is seeking a passionate Recreational Therapist to work in client homes and community settings, delivering individualized, meaningful interventions that improve independence and participation. This role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration with a clinical team, and evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and compassionate, thriving in a dynamic, person-centered environment while building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families.