Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Mercy Health; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health in Dexter, MO is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan, organize and direct activities for psychiatric patients, improving their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, with SAFE Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

A 40-hour workweek with day shifts on-site in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are required to evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct activities and programs for psychiatric patients designed to improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
• Evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess patient progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Mercy Health in Dexter, MO is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan, organize and direct activities for psychiatric patients, improving their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, with SAFE Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

A 40-hour workweek with day shifts on-site in a supportive, patient-centered environment.