Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

SBH-Green Bay; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist for a full-time on-site role in Garner, NC. The therapist will assess patients, plan and implement therapeutic activities, and support social and coping skills development as part of the treatment plan.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field and 1+ year of healthcare recreation experience. CTRS certification or comparable licensure is often preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• One or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments through patient/family interview to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Plans and implements activities program including therapeutic leisure skills and education to meet patient needs and goals.
• Orients patients to the activities program and explains benefits.
• Engages patients in activities to meet needs and monitors progress.
• Provides individual or group recreation programming across physical, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual domains.
• Provides materials and equipment and ensures timely supply requests.
• Helps patients learn social skills to promote independence.
• Documents assessments and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Maintains department resources and monitors equipment and supplies.

Skills

CTRS certification

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist for a full-time on-site role in Garner, NC. The therapist will assess patients, plan and implement therapeutic activities, and support social and coping skills development as part of the treatment plan.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field and 1+ year of healthcare recreation experience. CTRS certification or comparable licensure is often preferred.