Recreation Therapist

We are hiring a full‑time Recreation Therapist with Liberty Healthcare at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility. Responsibilities Actively contributing to a dynamic therapeutic recreation program within a secure treatment setting Assessing residents’ interests in recreational activities Creating, implementing, organizing and leading therapeutic recreation activities with individuals and groups Establishing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with residents Helping promote a positive therapeutic milieu Actively participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings Benefits Salary range commensurate with the responsibilities of this position and your credentials 30 days of cumulative paid time off annually for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and disability insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k plan and other perks Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy Ability to lead therapeutic recreation activities Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport and maintain objectivity with clients Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS) credential – or eligibility for certification – is strongly preferred For a detailed overview of Liberty Healthcare’s benefits plan, visit Location: Rushville, Illinois – the facility is within commuting distance of Macomb, about an hour drive from Springfield, and a few hours’ drive from Chicago, St. Louis and the Quad Cities. Liberty Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our organization is composed of, and proudly serves, people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Healthcare Corporation