Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Care & Activity Programs

Freedom Behavioral; Marksville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Bunkie, LA is hiring a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, direct and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program. The role includes leading groups to develop leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts activities, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with the treatment team to integrate interventions into the plan of care.

You will document patient responses and support psycho-social goals, contributing to quality care and program

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate recreational activities within the psychiatric program schedule.
• Assess patients’ leisure, social, and recreation status as part of biopsychosocial assessment.
• Lead groups to develop patient social, leisure, physical, cognitive, and arts activities.
• Document patient responses and integrate interventions into the plan of care.

Job description

Freedom Behavioral in Bunkie, LA is hiring a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan, direct and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program. The role includes leading groups to develop leisure, social, physical, cognitive, and arts activities, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with the treatment team to integrate interventions into the plan of care.

You will document patient responses and support psycho-social goals, contributing to quality care and program