Recreational Therapist

Creekside BH

Leland, North Carolina, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
**
Patient assessments through interviews
Individualized treatment plan development
Therapeutic leisure skills implementation
** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement therapeutic activity programs aimed at helping patients improve their coping skills and social relationships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a healthcare setting, and will also be responsible for conducting patient assessments and monitoring progress. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities across physical, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual domains to meet specific patient needs.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and hold CTRS certification or equivalent clinical licensure.
  • Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit plan while specifically encouraging applications from veterans and military spouses.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement therapeutic activity programs aimed at helping patients improve their coping skills and social relationships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a healthcare setting, and will also be responsible for conducting patient assessments and monitoring progress. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient assessments through interviews
  • Individualized treatment plan development
  • Therapeutic leisure skills implementation
  • Group recreation programming coordination
  • Safe environment maintenance for activities

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of veteran patient population
  • Experience in behavioral health settings
  • Ability to modify activities for groups
  • Strong documentation and progress monitoring
  • Interest in expressive therapy areas

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent
  • One or more years' healthcare recreation experience
  • Clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC) with expressive therapy cert
  • Master's degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter