Recreational Therapist jobs in Richardson, TX
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 (CTRS)
- Perimeter Healthcare
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Garland, TX
FULL_TIME
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Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers, as well as senior adults. We are located on 22 acres outside of the metroplex in Garland, Texas. We offer relaxed, serene, and empowered surroundings to our patients. We strive to build a fully integrated, effective behavioral health care system.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, Texas is conveniently located in Garland, Texas and has a beautiful facility with great staff. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in the surrounding area for behavioral health and mental health needs.
We are excited to announce that we are seeking a Recreational Therapist to join our family of caring professionals at Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas! If you are a Licensed Recreational Therapist who is seeking to be a part of a professional team to assist in transforming the lives of our patients, then you should apply today.
The Recreational Therapist responsibilities include the following:
Recreational Therapist will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.- Plan and administer therapeutic recreational activities reflecting special considerations for the following age categories: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
- Complete Activity/Recreational Therapy Assessments
- Organize, conduct, and supervise recreational therapy activities which promote social interaction, personality adjustments, and character development, such as adapted sports, dramatics, social activities, arts, and crafts.
- Regulate content of program in accordance with patient’s capabilities, needs, and interests.
- Documentation of group sessions.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and managing new services and programs and integrates with existing services and programs.
- Define and implement treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Plan and assist with programming outside of normal group hours for special events.
- Maintain and order appropriate materials and supplies for interventions.
Qualified candidates should have the following:- Valid License/Certification: Certified Recreation Therapist
- CPR/HWC Training Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational, art, music or recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline or Master’s degree in Recreational therapy preferred.
- Qualified applicants also have a basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria and a basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.
- one year experience and knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. 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 different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.
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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.
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- REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
- Forever Gymnastics
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Irving, TX
PART_TIME
- Join Our Passionate Coaching Team Compensation: $20-$30 per hour, reflecting our commitment to rewarding high-quality instruction. Your Role: As a Recreational Gymnastics Coach, you will introduce the...
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
- Metroplex Gymnastics
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Allen, TX
FULL_TIME
- Metroplex Gymnastics in Allen, TX is looking for recreational gymnastics coaches to join our team. We are located on 205 E. Bethany Dr.. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and reliable. The ...
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
- WOGA Gymnastics
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Frisco, TX
PART_TIME
- WOGA Gymnastics is recruiting energetic and experienced coaches to provide instruction for girls and boys in gymnastics and tumbling. Coaching/spotting experience is required. Must have good communica...
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- Texas Family Initiative LLC
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Frisco, TX
FULL_TIME
- Description ****Average Salary is $62,000.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****Do you like working with children and families? Do you want the ability to wor...
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Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist)
- Life Care Centers of America
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Plano, TX
- Position Details * Employment Status: Full-Time * Shift: Day Position Summary The Activities Director (Non Recreation Th...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health
- RehabCare
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Fort Worth, TX
- Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist Associate to join...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Activities Assistant
- BETHESDA GROUP
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Frisco, TX
- Job Details Job Location 371 Bethesda Gardens Frisco - Frisco, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Tr...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Activities Therapist PRN
- Springstone, Inc
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Mckinney, TX
- Collin Springs PRN Activity Therapist Collin Springs is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located in McKinney, TX. The hospit...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
MUSIC / ART THERAPIST - PRN
- Universal Health Services
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Arlington, TX
- Responsibilities Who We Are Millwood Hospital is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,868 per week
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Arlington, TX
- Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Arlington, Texas. Job Desc...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST (CTRS)-PRN
- BrightSpring Health Services
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Irving, TX
- Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview SEEKING A CERTIFIED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST to join our Hom...
- 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Richardson, Texas
The cities of Dallas, Plano and Garland, Texas constitute almost all of the Richardson border apart from the municipality's extreme northeastern "panhandle."
The Lake Highlands area of northeast Dallas borders Richardson to the south, North Dallas to the southwest, Far North Dallas to the west, West Plano to the northwest, East Plano to the north, the city of Murphy to the northeast, Sachse to the east, and Garland to the southeast.
Richardson is located at 32°57′56″N 96°42′57″W / 32.965628°N 96.715707°W / 32.965628; -96.715707.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a t...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$55,687 to $69,194
Richardson, Texas area prices
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Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
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