Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist 2

Key Responsibilities:

Patient-Centered Therapy:

Develop and implement therapeutic recreation plans tailored to individual needs, using assessments, observations, and interdisciplinary team feedback.

Behavioral Interventions:

Create and manage behavior change plans to encourage independent living skills.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensure all recreational therapy activities adhere to departmental policies, federal and state laws, and facility guidelines.

Team collaboration & Development:

Train and guide direct care staff, paraprofessionals, and interns in therapeutic techniques.

Data Analysis & Documentation:

Track client progress toward goals, documenting assessments, interventions, and discharge plans to support ongoing therapeutic.

Education: Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation services, recreation, psychology, sociology, recreation therapy, education, allied health, or mental health/human services.

At least one year of full-time experience in recreation therapy or in professional therapy, education, or recreation work.

Education Substitution for Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in rehabilitation services, recreation, recreation therapy, or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Substitution for Education:

Qualifying full-time experience in recreation, teaching, or providing aid or assistance to disabled individuals may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.

Pay: $43,140.00 - $64,560.00 (yearly) 

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and MORE!