Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — $10K Sign-On Bonus

Southeast Behavioral; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide patient care, observation and role modeling to support treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Recreation Therapy, one year of related psychiatric experience, and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification, plus CPR and Handle with Care training.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• Licensure: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification.
• Additional Requirements: CPR Certification and Handle with Care; comply with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
• Support daily job functions and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide patient care, observation and role modeling to support treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Recreation Therapy, one year of related psychiatric experience, and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification, plus CPR and Handle with Care training.