Therapeutic Recreation Therapist – Intermediate

Maryland AG; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a Therapeutic Recreator II for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD.

This intermediate position plans, organizes and delivers recreation therapy to patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or other activity needs. You will work under supervision, support infection control, assist with mobility and equipment handling, and cover rotating shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None; certification may substitute for education.
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and perform therapeutic recreation for patients/clients.
• Observe infection control precautions and may assist in restraints when needed.
• Work under supervision and may be assigned to day/evening/night/rotating shifts.
• May require lifting and moving non-ambulatory patients and heavy equipment.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic Health Records proficiency

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a Therapeutic Recreator II for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD.

This intermediate position plans, organizes and delivers recreation therapy to patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or other activity needs. You will work under supervision, support infection control, assist with mobility and equipment handling, and cover rotating shifts as required.