Recreational Therapist jobs in Arkansas

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.