Recreational Therapist

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital•Saienni Farms, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is located on 11 private acres near the shores of the Delaware River, providing patients with a scenic, safe, and comfortable environment in which to address the behavioral health concerns that have affected their lives. Our team of experienced professionals tailors all treatment to each unique individual through a variety of personalized care elements, which may include group, individual, and family therapies. Your Job as a Recreation Therapist: The Recreation Therapist plans, coordinates and directs patient participation in selected activities, with the Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital setting. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques such as games, social activities, art, crafts, dance and movement, drama, sports and music to create an atmosphere of sociability. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Rec Therapy, or related field required
3+ years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required
CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

plans, coordinates and directs patient participation in selected activities
Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques such as games, social activities, art, crafts, dance and movement, drama, sports and music to create an atmosphere of sociability.