Therapeutic Recreation Therapist — Day Shift

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking an Activity Therapist for the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus. The role supports therapeutic recreation through activities like sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social events, and arts and crafts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related field and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 1 (HCP060) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.
• Conducts assessment of a client's condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.

Skills

Program planning

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking an Activity Therapist for the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus. The role supports therapeutic recreation through activities like sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social events, and arts and crafts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related field and at least 1 year of related experience.