Recreation Therapist CTRS $5,000 sign on

Rolling Hills Hospital•Ada, OK

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate Full-Time Recreation Therapist to provide client-centered mental health support to individuals and families. The role involves facilitating therapeutic activities, supporting treatment goals, and collaborating with the clinical team. The ideal candidate is empathetic, reliable, and committed to quality care. Free clinical supervision toward licensure is available. CTRS is required for this role. A $5,000 sign-on or relocation bonus is offered. The Recreation Therapist assesses patients through observation and interviews with patients and families, then plans and implements treatment activities and interventions that address individual needs, interests, abilities, and goals. Activities may include therapeutic leisure, sports, dance, music, art, relaxation techniques, exercise, games, and community outings. The therapist also helps patients develop social skills for independence and adapts activities for specific groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
CTRS, or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; alternatively, certification in a specialty area (such as Art, Dance, or Music), or clinical professional licensure (such as LCPC or LPC) with certification in an expressive therapy area.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and patient/family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement activities programs, including 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, or relaxation techniques suited to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that address patient needs and interests and help patients achieve treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including 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 toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are unmet; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.