Recreation Therapist

Come join our team as a Recreation Therapist, at North Tampa Behavioral Health! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices, this position is right for you!North Tampa Behavioral Health is the leading treatment program for individuals suffering with mental health & substance abuse issues. Our expert staff restore hope and provide lasting recovery to adults in the greater Tampa area, through holistic care and comprehensive inpatient & outpatient programs, including a separate inpatient program for senior adults. Our inpatient program also features specialized tracks for co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency. North Tampa Behavioral Health is conveniently located less the 20 miles from downtown Tampa, Florida, in beautiful Wesley Chapel, right off I-75 on SR-56. Our employees describe working at North Tampa Behavioral Health as "being part of a family", "ability to make a real difference in a person''s life", "warm and welcoming", "providing service to those in need". Our employees feel they make a difference in each patient they treat. Learn more at We currently have an opening for a Full time, Recreation Therapist, to join our team of caring professionals.Purpose of position: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient''s treatment plete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient''s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical struct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.Benefits: At North Tampa Behavioral Health, we offer competitive compensation, benefits (including Medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&A, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account and health savings accounts), Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan {including a company match}, tuition assistance, employee referral program, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and regular opportunities for development and advancement.Job Requirements:Education: Bachelor''s degree in Recreation Therapy or other recreation-based field which may be approved for national certification in their area of expertise, required. Master''s degree preferred.Experience: At least one (1) year of experience, preferably in Behavioral Health.Licensures/Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Current CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) certification (will provide HWC training).Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2021-11-29