Recreational Therapist CTRS, MTBC, ATR

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital•Saienni Farms, DE

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, energetic Activity Therapist to support patient recovery through recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities. In a hands-on inpatient role, the therapist plans and leads therapeutic groups and activities that promote self-expression, coping skills, positive behavior change, emotional and social well-being, and progress toward treatment goals. The role serves children and families and involves adapting activities to patients’ needs, interests, skills, and limitations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), currently obtaining national certification, or certified in an area of specialty such as art, dance, or music.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and patient or family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement activities that include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation, tailored to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions suited to patients’ needs and interests and designed to help them achieve treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, while prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.