Therapeutic Recreation Aide: Help Patients Thrive Daily

Northlake Behavioral Health; Mandeville, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System is seeking a Recreation Aide to help run activity programming in our integrative therapies department. You will set up spaces, gather supplies, assist credentialed staff, and keep materials stocked while encouraging patient engagement and safety.

The role is non-clinical support in a psychiatric hospital environment; you will work Monday through Friday with the clinical team to create meaningful groups and events that support patient well‑being and recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Coursework or a degree in therapeutic recreation, recreation, psychology, human services, or education is a plus.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, education, camp, or structured recreation is a plus.
• Clear communication in English, essential safety requirement in patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, supplies, and spaces for scheduled therapeutic programs.
• Assist credentialed therapy staff with planned activities.
• Track activity supplies carefully and check items against facility and patient restrictions before they go out.
• Keep activity spaces organized, stocked, and safe.
• Help bring facility-wide special events and seasonal programming to life.
• Support group structure and positive interaction during patient leisure time.
• Keep departmental records such as attendance, inventory, and supply requests.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework or a degree in therapeutic recreation, recreation, psychology, human services, or education

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System is seeking a Recreation Aide to help run activity programming in our integrative therapies department. You will set up spaces, gather supplies, assist credentialed staff, and keep materials stocked while encouraging patient engagement and safety.

The role is non-clinical support in a psychiatric hospital environment; you will work Monday through Friday with the clinical team to create meaningful groups and events that support patient well‑being and recovery.