Recreation Therapist

Community Health and Wellness LLC•Waco, TX

23h•$50 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Health and Wellness, LLC is seeking Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to provide services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. This role involves one-on-one home and community Recreation Therapy for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral/mental health diagnoses. The position requires creating tailored goals, documenting sessions, communicating with team members, and submitting timely paperwork including weekly invoicing and progress notes. Contractors must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to consumer homes and facilities.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelors Level Degree required in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or related degree to Therapeutic Recreation
CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only)
CTRS or TRS/TXC certified
Social Security Card
Driver's License
Auto Insurance (with 100/300/100 coverage minimum)
Professional Liability Insurance (with $1 million/$3 million coverage limit)
Reliable transportation
Access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
Ability to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one home and community Recreation Therapy to children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral/mental health diagnoses
Create tailored goals to meet the needs of individual clients
Document on each session
Communicate with other team members and service providers
Turn in timely documentation including weekly invoicing, progress notes, and related paperwork
Travel to current or prospective clients’ homes
Transport client(s) during client visits
Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities
Work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s)