Recreation Therapist

Job Opportunity

First-level professional position accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating complex recreation-based or music-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries or illnesses. Accountable for assessing patients, performing treatment planning, facilitating activities, using and maintaining therapy equipment, and maintaining documentation. Work at this level allows for wide latitude of individual initiative and program planning; however, it must be coordinated with other programs and services. Directs the work of lower-level vocational positions. This position does work with adult psychiatric patients on a daily basis. This position is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

What you'll need to be successful: Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion. Preferred qualifications typically require a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's Degree, Requires Valid Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance.