Job Description

Details

Client Name
Three Trails Behavioral Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Recreation Therapist

Specialty
Recreational Therapist

Job ID
38117283

Job Title
Recreation Therapist - Recreational Therapist

Weekly Pay
$1087.2


Shift Details

Shift
8-Hour Day

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/05/2026

End Date
01/03/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

The Recreation/Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned programs. This role involves completing activity therapy assessments, facilitating patient groups and individual therapy sessions, and utilizing various expressive therapy modalities. The therapist will also define and implement treatment plan interventions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Location

City, State: [Insert City, State]

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or relevant Educational fields where Expressive Arts were practiced.
• Current registration, certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards in the specific field of allied health.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct activity therapy assessments for assigned programs.
• Facilitate group and individual therapy utilizing various expressive therapeutic modalities.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain all clinical documentation accurately.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Work Schedule

Days - 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. A flexible schedule is preferred.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients through expressive arts therapy.

Client Details

Address
20501 E. 42nd Street South

City
Blue Springs

State
MO

Zip Code
64015

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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