Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health

Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • Full-time
19 days ago

Job Description

Full-Time - Recreational Therapist
Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights

Our 20-bed inpatient hospital specializing in geriatric psychiatric care is looking for a dedicated Activity/Recreational Therapist to join our team. Located next to NHC HealthCare Maryland Heights, our facility serves patients with cognitive and mental health needs.

Role overview:

  • Lead group and individual therapeutic activities
  • Observe and document patient behavior and condition
  • Complete assessments and documentation per policy
  • Support a safe, structured environment for patients

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Science, or related field
  • Valid driver's license
  • 1 year of recreation therapy experience in a psychiatric setting
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - preferred but not required

Why join us:
  • Great benefits
  • Help shape a patient-focused care model
  • Improve lives through behavioral health-one patient at a time

Our mission:
To deliver personalized behavioral healthcare in a safe, supportive environment.

EOE

Numbers & Facts

LocationMaryland Heights, MO
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Exercise Scienceunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Recreational Therapyunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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