Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health

About the role

As a Recreational Therapist at WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidence-based activity services to patients hospitalized for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide activity services.
• Plans, organizes, and directs medically approved activity programs.
• Affirms patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities.
• Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care with specific goals and interventions.
• Provides therapy treatment procedures and reassesses treatment plans based on patient condition.
• Contributes to treatment planning and provides feedback to clinical and program staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT) or similar field.
• Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and conditions.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic activities and their applications.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The base compensation for this position is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time Day position.