Recreational Therapist jobs in Washington

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 Therapist
  • UHS of Delaware, Inc.
  • SPOKANE, WA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    The Certified Recreational Therapist is responsible for overseeing the therapeutic activities program. The Recreational Therapist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning. The Recreational Therapist will actively participate in treatment planning and implementing activity services for the inpatient population, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy / Leisure Studies; a Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CTRS), or certification eligible Recreational Therapist.
    • Must have current Washington State CTRS registration.
    • Must obtain CPR, Handle With Care, Verbal De-Escalation, and First Aid Certification.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
  • 23 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
  • Marysville, WA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital - Marysville, WA Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $28.00 - $40.00 Hourly Jo...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Youth Inpatient Unit
  • Kitsap Mental Health Services
  • Bremerton, WA FULL_TIME
  • Youth Inpatient Unit Recreational Therapist Full-time: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm (with potential flexibility) Hiring Range: $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour Benefits: Comprehensive and generous health, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Full Time (Remote) Licensed Therapist - Washington
  • Therapist Recruiting
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Company Description NOCD is an award-winning digital health company focused on identifying people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and managing them using evidence-based treatment. Although OC...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Manager, Identity and Access Management
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Seattle, WA OTHER
  • Overview: This job contributes to REI’s success by managing the Identity & Access Management team and services, to include assisting with the planning, execution, and operation of Cybersecurity initia...
  • Just Posted

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0075 - Kennewick WA - Store Sales Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Kennewick, WA TEMPORARY
  • OverviewCome shape the future of the outdoors REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the...
  • Just Posted

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Recreational Therapist
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and consultative supervision of the Occupational The...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide therapeutic interventions and recreational services to adults, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist
  • NeuroBehavioral Hospitals
  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • Compensation Range: $ - $ / hour You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • Recreational Therapist As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Med...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Stars Behavioral Health Group
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Randallstown, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist
  • Beacon Mental Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Recreation Therapist provides individual and group recreation therapy services for adults and child...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Victoria, BC
  • Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sin...
  • 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$60,415 to $75,058

Recreational Therapist in Hopkinsville, KY
Recreational therapists use arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings to help people who have disabilities and illnesses.
October 04, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Manchester, NH
A recreational therapist usually requires a bachelor’s degree in human anatomy, assessment, psychiatric and medical therapy, use of assistive devices and technology and the characteristics of illnesses and disabilities.
October 16, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Bradenton, FL
Recreational therapists are trained professionals that plan and assist patients in a variety of activities to enhance independent living skills, prevent secondary health conditions, and improve the quality of life.
November 17, 2019