Recreational Therapist jobs in Tulsa, OK
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Recreational Activities Specialist
- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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VINITA, OK
FULL_TIME
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Recreational Activities Specialist
Join a team that CARES!
Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!
About the Position:- Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Recreation department is hiring for a Recreational Activities Specialist that would be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
Job Type/Salary:- Open/Close dates: 4/6/2024-until filled
- Full-time
- Hourly payrate is $15.38
- Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Recreation
- Vacancies: 1
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:- One year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or in a closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:- Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
- Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work with Us:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About us:
The Oklahoma Forensic Center encompasses a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility, forensic step-down unit (TRC) and jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita employs around 260 individuals and has approximately 216 consumers whom have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Transitions Recovery Center (TRC) also in Vinita, is a secure 52-bed forensic step-down unit.
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
- 11 Days Ago
Recreational Activities Specialist I
- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance...
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Vinita, OK
FULL_TIME
- Recreational Activities Specialist I Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healt...
- 16 Days Ago
Recreational Activities Specialist
- Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse...
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Vinita, OK
FULL_TIME
- Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highes...
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Recreational Activities Specialist I
- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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VINITA, OK
FULL_TIME
- Recreational Activities Specialist IJoin a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote health...
- 19 Days Ago
Recreational Activities Specialist
- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance...
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Vinita, OK
FULL_TIME
- Recreational Activities Specialist I Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healt...
- 22 Days Ago
Therapist
- Parkside Hospital
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Tulsa, OK
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Parkside Hospital - Tulsa, OK Salary Range: Undisclosed TherapistDo you enjoy making a difference in a patient’s life? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Com...
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- Ardent Health Services
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- Ardent Health Services
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Part-time Pediatric Physician Assistant | Claremore, OK | Established Practice Near Tulsa
- Ardent Health Services
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Tulsa, OK
- Utica Park Clinic in Claremore, OK- 29 mi from Tulsa, is searching for a part-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physicia...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Therapist, Transitional Youth Program
- Family & Children's Services
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Tulsa, OK
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Therapist, Medication Clinic
- Family & Children's Service
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Tulsa, OK
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Caregiver - FT - Tulsa, Ok
- Res-Care, Inc.
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Tulsa, OK
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Respiratory Therapist (Full-time) Monday - Friday Day shift
- Owens & Minor, Inc.
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Tulsa, OK
- At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across ...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, 99 miles (159 km) northeast of Oklahoma City; situated between the edge of the Great Plains and the foot of the Ozarks in a generally forested region of rolling hills. The city touches the eastern extent of the Cross Timbers, an ecoregion of forest and prairie transitioning from the drier plains of the west to the wetter forests of the east. With a wetter climate than points westward, Tulsa serves as a gateway to "Green Country", a popular and official designation for northeast Oklahoma that stems from the region's green vegetation and r...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$53,254 to $66,168
Tulsa, Oklahoma area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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