Recreational Therapist

Overview: Salary Range $28.48 - $42.72 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's degree

Description: Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Recreational Therapists work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary treatment team to provide recreational activities that help to improve and maintain clients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Using a variety of outings, activities, and movement, the Recreation Therapist creates a therapeutic environment for clients to learn new skills and develop healthier modes of communication and expression. Recreation therapy is part of our integrated treatment model and is individualized to support each client's needs and goals. This position is located at Two Rivers Landing, our inpatient facility for adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or who require an extended period of intensive support. The program provides crisis stabilization, evaluation, and treatment utilizing a trauma-informed, evidence-based model of care. Recreation Therapist duties may include:planning and organizing recreation activities & groups for all clients, including activities within the facility and out in the communitysupporting and encouraging clients to acquire new skills and increase involvement in health-promoting leisure activitiesinstructing clients in activities including sports, art & crafts, relaxation techniques, and music, and properly supervising clients at all timescompleting recreational therapy assessments for all clients in the children's long-term inpatient program (CLIP)collaborating with each client to identify measurable treatment and recreational goals based on their needs, interests, and objectivessafely transporting clients in agency-owned or personal vehiclesassessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicatedthorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

Qualifications: Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.