Recreational Therapist

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or recreation
1 year experience in recreational therapy
Weekend shift availability friday evenings through sunday
The Recreational Therapist will implement therapeutic recreational activities for psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision

Job Summary

  • The Recreational Therapist will implement therapeutic recreational activities for psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision.
  • This role includes working in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Candidates must complete BLS and CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of the start date if not already certified.

Matching Summary

The Recreational Therapist will implement therapeutic recreational activities for psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation
  • 1 year experience in recreational therapy
  • Weekend shift availability Friday evenings through Sunday

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Pediatric and psychiatric experience
  • Experience in Experiential Therapy
  • Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation
  • 1 year of recreational therapy work experience
  • BLS certification or completion within 60 days
  • CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus Unit 8
  • Preferred: Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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