Recreational Therapist - CareWell Health

Job Summary

Provides therapeutic groups on the Inpatient behavioral Health Unit. Possesses excellent assessment and organizational skills. Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates the essential skill competencies to facilitate groups and individual therapeutic activities.

Demonstrates ability to work with the seriously and persistently mentally ill.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes music, art, and dance activities to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.


• Documents patient’s progress on treatment goals and maintains accurate records.


• Assesses reports from the psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, and others on the Treatment team to determine a patient’s functioning level.


• Actively engages patients during treatment sessions.


• Coordinates care interventions with other members of the treatment team.


• Helps patients reduce depression, stress, and anxiety during their hospital stay.


• Communicates effectively with patients, family, treatment team members.


• Designs life skill programs, leisure activities, and individualized programs that meet patients’ recovery needs.


• Active participant in treatment team meetings.


• Participates in all regulatory processes as directed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Bachelor's degree or higher. Licensure as a certified recreational therapist

Minimum Work Experience

One year of experience preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; two rotating weekends a month.