Recreational Therapist II - Flexible Schedule

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and New Hampshire Hospital, is hiring a Recreational Therapist II in Concord for the 1st shift. The role plans and delivers recreational therapy to acute psychiatric patients, promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well‑being.

Requires a Bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation or related field with 1 year of experience or a 5‑year combined education/experience path, CTRS certification or NH licensure, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of education/experience after high school, in therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Ability to obtain CTRS certification and NH licensure or conditional license.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physical requirements include frequent reaching, bending, or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Administers rehab assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Delivers individualized recreational therapy to maximize patient functioning.
• Plans and supervises evening and weekend activities to meet patient needs.
• Documents progress and uses EHR for reports and communication.
• Maintains safe, therapeutic treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

EHR

Computer literacy

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and New Hampshire Hospital, is hiring a Recreational Therapist II in Concord for the 1st shift. The role plans and delivers recreational therapy to acute psychiatric patients, promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well‑being.

Requires a Bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation or related field with 1 year of experience or a 5‑year combined education/experience path, CTRS certification or NH licensure, and a valid