Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Day Shift, $2.5k Sign-On

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Stock awards

Paid time off

Professional development

Career mobility

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health seeks an Activity Therapist to assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and lead activities that support mental, physical, emotional, and social well‑being in a compassionate clinical setting.

The role focuses on therapeutic recreation, patient engagement, and skill-building within inpatient and outpatient programs, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $2,500 sign‑on bonus. Opportunities for growth exist within Acadia’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• CTRS or related certification or licensure; CPR and de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Sonora Behavioral Health seeks an Activity Therapist to assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and lead activities that support mental, physical, emotional, and social well‑being in a compassionate clinical setting.

The role focuses on therapeutic recreation, patient engagement, and skill-building within inpatient and outpatient programs, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $2,500 sign‑on bonus. Opportunities for growth exist within Acadia’s nationwide network.