Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
About The Position
Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for its adult neurorehabilitation clinical team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The specialist designs, implements, and oversees recreational programs tailored to individual client needs across residential and community settings. The role involves working directly with clients to conduct assessments, track progress, support treatment goals, and develop discharge plans, promoting growth across cognitive, social, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial domains. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. The specialist collaborates with clients, families, employers, community partners, and interdisciplinary and direct-care staff to support self-advocacy, independent living, and community reintegration. The role also includes documentation, staff training, budget management, and maintaining compliance with professional standards and state regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with families, multidisciplinary teams, and community organizations.
- Valid driver’s license and a record of responsible driving behavior.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 30% of working time.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate individual and group recreational, leisure, and health-oriented activities in residential and community environments.
- Support clients through challenging situations, such as activity or medication refusal, using positive interaction strategies.
- Assist clients with personal financial management and budgeting strategies to promote independent living skills.
- Provide adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and modifications tailored to clinical focus areas, including mood disorders, addictions, and medical issues.
- Conduct initial and annual assessments across the cognitive, social, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial domains.
- Formulate, review, and adjust individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor progress toward goals, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, and promptly document sessions.
- Serve as a liaison among clients, families, employers, and community partners to encourage self-advocacy and reintegration.
- Coordinate with direct-care and clinical staff to develop weekly schedules incorporating treatment plans, activities of daily living, and behavioral plans.
- Provide ongoing training and feedback to staff to support consistent use of therapeutic recreation strategies.
- Manage recreational activity budgets, expense logs, and petty cash in accordance with financial guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with professional standards, state regulations, and continuing education requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Tuition assistance programs and continuing education support.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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Job Type
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