Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Evening Shift, CTRS)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox North facility in Springfield, MO seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join the Psych Admin team for an evening shift. The role focuses on supportive advocacy and coordinating discharge planning within an interdisciplinary health care setting.

Requires a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field; CTRS preferred. Strong communication, analytics, organizational skills, and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS).
• Experience in mental health or age-specific populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive advocacy to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with discharge planning to the community and ensure safe transitions.
• Document processes and contribute to care coordination across teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families in written and oral formats.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Initiative

Research skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Job description

CoxHealth's Cox North facility in Springfield, MO seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join the Psych Admin team for an evening shift. The role focuses on supportive advocacy and coordinating discharge planning within an interdisciplinary health care setting.

Requires a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field; CTRS preferred. Strong communication, analytics, organizational skills, and documentation are essential.