Intern - Recreational Therapist

About the Role

The Recreational Therapist Intern collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to plan, organize, and implement ancillary recreational, expressive arts, and psycho-educational therapies for patients. They assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and engage in milieu programming, skill building, and therapy groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop/reassess treatment plans collaboratively.
• Participate in milieu programming and group therapy activities.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Contribute to safety monitoring, documentation, and risk reporting.
• Support a positive, professional environment aligned with organizational values.
• Engage in safety management, crisis intervention, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with team members and departmental leadership.
• Uphold standards of professionalism, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's program in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field, aiming for NCTRC certification eligibility.
• Knowledge of therapy principles, including DBT, expressive arts, and psycho-educational interventions.
• Prior clinical exposure is helpful.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm, strong communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ongoing training and competency demonstration are required.