Recreational Therapist jobs in Jonesboro, AR

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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Certified Recreational Therapist
  • Perimeter Healthcare - Job Board
  • Forrest, AR FULL_TIME
  • Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers residential services to adolescents ages 12 to 17 years of age. Our mission is help transform lives and provide hope.

    The responsibilities for the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) includes the following:

    Assess new residents for appropriate level of activities.

    Maintain and keep inventory of recreation activities for the facility.

    Plan and organize recreation activities for the facilities and help to monitor these activities.

    Plan and oversee some life skill activities for the residents.

    Stimulate client's interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive interaction and encouragement.

    Complete clinical documentation on client's behavior. This includes behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.

    Develop therapeutic skill methods and techniques focusing on social development as approved by the clinical team.

    Lead and participate in recreation services with clients both individual and groups according to the facility resident calendar.

    Teach and assist clients in activities of daily living.

    Qualified candidates for Therapeutic Specialist includes the following:

    Must have a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field.

    Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or has active plans to obtain certification.

    Must have at least 1 year working experience in children's programs or residential setting.

    Must have a valid driver’s license.

    Must be able to obtain certification for BLS and SAMSA verbal de-escalation certification within the first 30 days of hire.

    Our benefits include the following:

    • Service excellence and fulfilling work environment
    • 401(k) plan and company match
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

    To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

    Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

    EEO

    We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

     

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Recreational Therapist - Full-time
  • UHS
  • MEMPHIS, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Full-time
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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THERAPIST
  • Communicare
  • Batesville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Description: Communicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
  • Southaven, MS FULL_TIME
  • Therapist REPORTS TO: Lead Therapist FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYEE LEVEL: 3 (Exempt – No Direct Reports) COMPENSATION: OVERVIEW: As a Therapist at Vertava Health, you will have a primary role in the pl...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Perimeter Healthcare - Job Board
  • West Memphis, AR PART_TIME
  • Our Therapist responsibilities include the following: Develops, implements and administers therapeutic treatment plan by performing intake interviews for medical and psychological history and compiles...
  • 1 Month Ago

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SSS - PHLEBOTOMIST - CERTIFIED OR 2 YR EXPERIENCE
  • St. Bernard's Medical Center
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • + JOB REQUIREMENTS + Education + One year of phlebotomy preferred. More technical aspects require sufficient combination...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resident-Physician - JO Medical Education NEA Baptist Jonesboro
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • Summary Provide direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings including in-hospital and outpatient cli...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - NE Dialysis Middlefield
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • Summary Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Urgent Care / Arkansas / Locum tenens / Urgent Care Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas Job
  • Locumtenens.com
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • An urgent care is seeking an Urgent Care Physician for locum tenens coverage. In Jonesboro, Arkansas, visit the Forrest ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Gastroenterology / Arkansas / Permanent / Gastroenterology Physician w/ ERCP in Northeast Arkansas - Memphis Area - H1 Job
  • Integrity Healthcare.
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • Employed opportunity with Competitive Compensation Package Complete benefits package and relocation Currently 1 GI Physi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Respiratory Therapist ($2799-$3199/Week)
  • Vetted Health
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • Travel Respiratory Therapist ($2799-$3199/Week)Company: Vetted HealthStates: All 50 states (nationwide)Overview:Vetted H...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,522 per week
  • Uniti Med
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • Job Description Uniti Med is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Jonesboro, Arkansas....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seeking part-time infant caregiver near
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • State University, AR
  • Part-time infant caregiver needed for a loving family near 72467. Must have experience caring for infants and be knowled...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jonesboro is a city located on Crowley's Ridge in the northeastern corner of the U.S. State of Arkansas. Jonesboro is one of two county seats of Craighead County and the home of Arkansas State University. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 71,551 and is the fifth-largest city in Arkansas. Jonesboro is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Arkansas. It is the principal city of the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the Jonesboro metropolitan area had a population of 121,026 and a population of 163,116 in the Jonesboro-Paragould Combine...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$51,789 to $64,340
Jonesboro, Arkansas area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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