Therapeutic Recreation Specialist I

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Office of Mental Health seeks an Activity Therapist I to provide comprehensive Recreational Therapy for adults with psychiatric conditions. You will develop groups, assess needs, and document progress under supervision, contributing to a structured treatment program.

You will support treatment teams, participate in meetings, and help plan/leverage leisure activities, with opportunities to educate interns and staff while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Knowledge of behavior/level of functioning of adult patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with adult/geriatric psychiatric patients, other departments and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate goal-oriented groups and leisure activities for adult patients based on individual needs and recommendations.
• Complete individual Activity Therapy Service Assessment on each patient and provide weekly progress notes.
• Provide documentation coverage for adult patients during staffing shortages and maintain medical records.
• Attend and participate in Treatment Team meetings and provide input for Master Treatment Plan.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate evening, weekend, holiday activities and events.
• Educate interns/students and volunteers; supervise or mentor as needed.
• Maintain competency in BEST, CPR, Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management, MIS and Cultural Competence.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation

Job description

State of South Carolina’s Office of Mental Health seeks an Activity Therapist I to provide comprehensive Recreational Therapy for adults with psychiatric conditions. You will develop groups, assess needs, and document progress under supervision, contributing to a structured treatment program.

You will support treatment teams, participate in meetings, and help plan/leverage leisure activities, with opportunities to educate interns and staff while maintaining safety and compliance standards.