Recreation Therapist (Cert) Jobs

Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada’s leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time.

Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path.

At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 12 to 17 years. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Willow Springs Center has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic and compassionate Recreational Therapist.

Recreational Therapists perform initial and periodic assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to assist individuals improve their mental and physical health and/or social functioning. They assess recreational interests and physical, mental and/or emotional limitations; review medical records and confer with other personnel regarding physical disabilities, injuries or other medical conditions; evaluate individual needs and strengths; prepare treatment plans and document prescribed therapeutic activities. Recreational Therapists plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and conduct a wide variety of therapeutic activities and individual and group therapy sessions in areas such as assertiveness training, Recreational therapists observe individuals during activities in order to evaluate performance and leisure skill development. They assess and document individual progress in meeting treatment goals; record progress notes and revise treatment recommendations as appropriate; attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide input regarding therapeutic progress. Finally this position develops recreational and leisure activity resources and ensure the coordination of activities, equipment and resources for programs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of related experience in providing recreational programming for psychiatric or patients aged 12-17 years.
Licensure: Must have current CTRS. Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.

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