Lead Recreational Therapist

ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Lead Recreation Therapist Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team. Get to know Alexander Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference. We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being. What You’ll Do Develop and carry out recreation therapy for persons with serious emotional and behavioral problems while coordinating with individual service plans, to enhance their kinesthetic, visual-motor, musical, inter-personal and intra-personal skills, as well as naturalist learning processes, and their ability to utilize community resources and support. A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy required.
Will consider 4-year college degree in recreation administration, park and recreation, outdoor recreation, special education, elementary dance education, elementary music education and other related education degrees.
Minimum of 2 years of mental health experience required.
Valid NC Driver's License

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out recreation therapy for persons with serious emotional and behavioral problems while coordinating with individual service plans, to enhance their kinesthetic, visual-motor, musical, inter-personal and intra-personal skills, as well as naturalist learning processes, and their ability to utilize community resources and support.