Recreational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Easterseals Crossroads provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver and we are looking for highly motivated, positive, fun, and compassionate Recreation Therapists to join our team. 

We provide therapeutic interventions focused on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual functioning. Services are available to children, teens, and adults. Treatment plans are individualized to meet the needs of each client. Interventions include a variety of modalities including art, exercise, sports, games, music, swimming, animals, volunteering, dancing, gardening, etc.

Part-time and full-time positions are available in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. Services are typically delivered in the client’s home or in the community.

What you'll do

• In this role, you will conduct assessments, write treatment plans, plan therapeutic interventions, facilitate individual or group interventions, document services daily, attend interdisciplinary team meetings, and document individual progress quarterly.
• You will manage your caseload and schedule with support from department manager.
• You will collaborate with team members to share community information, resources, and intervention techniques and strategies.

Required education and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy, or related field
• Must be board certified CTRS through NCTRC or in the process of becoming certified
• Valid driver’s license and insurance

Benefits

• PTO accrual (full-time)
• Paid holidays (full-time)
• Paid personal days (full-time)
• Salary pay (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance provided by Easterseals (full-time)
• 403b retirement plan upon hire; pension and employer match after one year of employment
• Health savings or flexible spending account option
• Monthly mileage and expense reimbursement
• CEU reimbursement (full-time)
• Student loan forgiveness-eligible employer

Salary: 

The salary range is between $22-$24/hr depending on the experience.