Behavioral Health Recreational Therapist

BHS • Richmond, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreational Therapist provides therapeutic recreational activities to patients admitted to the inpatient unit at Baptist Health Richmond. The role supports patients facing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses by helping them set goals and improve activities of daily living. Through creative techniques, practices, and outlets, the therapist engages patients individually and in groups to support physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health. The therapist may also provide activities to patients receiving hospital-based services throughout the behavioral health service line.

The therapist collaborates with the treatment team and other healthcare professionals, participates in staffing and meetings, and maintains treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation. The position is full-time, scheduled for five eight-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posting describes full-time as 32–40 weekly hours (0.8–1.0 FTE).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Maintain certification and credentials as appropriate.
• Complete crisis intervention certifications, de-escalation training, and annual trainings as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with treatment team members, including physicians, NPs, PAs, and RNs.
• Navigate and document within the EMR.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in a mental health or acute healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic activities, creative modalities, local events, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Create individual and group recreational goals and activities for patients.
• Lead individual and group sessions using creative activities and techniques.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Plan, organize, and oversee recreational events and activities.
• Maintain appropriate treatment plans, progress notes, and documentation.
• Educate patients about recreational resources in their communities to support discharge planning.
• Maintain ethical licensure and professionalism.
• Remain accountable and responsible for assigned tasks.
• Serve as an advisor and resource to fellow staff members.
• Participate in meetings, staffing, and committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Retirement plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level