Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Behavioral Health

Everwell; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K

PTO and Sick time

Job summary

Everwell Port St. Lucie Hospital is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop and lead therapeutic recreation programs for patients receiving behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

This role helps patients improve social functioning, coping skills, stress management, and overall wellness. The position supports a collaborative, team-focused environment in a primarily indoor healthcare setting, with responsibilities for planning activities, documenting progress, and promoting patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• CPR/AED Certification required.
• Recreation Therapy certification or eligibility preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in psychiatric, addiction, or eating disorder treatment preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient recreational interests, social functioning, and therapeutic needs.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic recreation activities and group sessions.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and interventions.
• Document patient participation and treatment progress.
• Conduct educational sessions related to wellness and leisure skills.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and patient families as appropriate.
• Maintain recreation supplies, equipment, and program safety.
• Support patient engagement and positive social interaction.

Skills

Communication

Patient engagement

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Everwell Port St. Lucie Hospital is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop and lead therapeutic recreation programs for patients receiving behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

This role helps patients improve social functioning, coping skills, stress management, and overall wellness. The position supports a collaborative, team-focused environment in a primarily indoor healthcare setting, with responsibilities for planning activities, documenting progress, and promoting patient