Acadia Healthcare

Recreational Therapist

Job Locations US-DE-New Castle
Job ID
2025-80989
Category
Counselor
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Department Number
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Overview

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is located on 11 private acres near the shores of the Delaware River, providing patients with a scenic, safe, and comfortable environment in which to address the behavioral health concerns that have affected their lives. Our team of experienced professionals tailors all treatment to each unique individual through a variety of personalized care elements, which may include group, individual, and family therapies.

Responsibilities

Your Job as a Recreation Therapist:

The Recreation Therapist plans, coordinates and directs patient participation in selected activities, with the Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital setting. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques such as games, social activities, art, crafts, dance and movement, drama, sports and music to create an atmosphere of sociability.

 

Qualifications

Your Skills and Qualifications as a Recreation Therapist:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Rec Therapy, or related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 3+ years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required

Licenses/Certifications:

  • CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) preferred

 

Schedule:

This position is for weekend shifts with varying hours based on the needs of the facility, allowing you to enjoy a great work/life balance. Daily schedule to be discussed.

 

The benefits we offer are comprehensive and essential for you to live a balanced personal and professional life:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

 

Medical specialties:

 

  • Psychiatry

 

Schedule:

 

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:

Masks required. Symptom screening and temperature check required daily upon entry.

Work Location: One location

 

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

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