Certified Recreational Therapist Per diem

Role Overview

The Certified Recreational Therapist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to patients. The role requires a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and the ability to use multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation.

What You Will Do

Develops and conducts group therapy, provides assessment to identify patient leisure needs, documents clinical data, and participates in maintaining inventory of supplies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is suitable for individuals with a passion for learning, a willingness to train, and a desire to make a difference in mental healthcare. The ideal candidate will have effective group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric disorders, and an understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients' interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
• Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation
• Two to three years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience preferred

Benefits

• holiday premium pay
• shift differentials
• health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(K) plan
• health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts
• generous paid time off
• company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• employee referral bonus plan