Recreational Therapist

Position Title: Recreational Therapist  

Department: Clinical  

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

Supervises: NA

Entry Level Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational therapy or related field and current certification (CTRS), or other recognized National Certification. Experience with adult and adolescent chemically dependent individuals. At least one year experience in the field of behavioral health. 

 1. Must be able to walk, run, bend, and stand continuously for approximately 3 to 4 hours per 8- hour shift. 

 2. Must have valid Alabama driver’s license and a safe driving record.  

 3. Must be capable of being certified in CPR and first aide. 

 4. Maintain records and have good communication skills. 

 5. Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aide acceptable). 

 6. Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations. 

 7. If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable - sobriety. 

General Responsibilities: 

Provide patients with Adventure Based Counseling as it pertains to treatment of chemical dependency. Provide leisure
assessments indicated, education and coordination/implementation of a variety of recreational activities for the patients. 

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR
“Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.  

Essential Functions: 

1. Must demonstrate an ability of perform a comprehensive assessment in the areas of leisure, physical disability, psychomotor
performance and play. 

2. Must demonstrate an ability, as appropriate, to formulate activity plans for patients that are assessment based. 

3. Must demonstrate ability to schedule and implement a variety of activities to meet needs of population being served. 

4. Must demonstrate an ability to maintain appropriate documentation of patient’s participation in activities. 

5. Must demonstrate an ability to provide leisure education to patients. 

6. Must be capable of managing the ABC Course, e.g., safety inspections, proper equipment, and general safety for patients, etc. 

7. Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients. 

8. Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns. 

9. Must be able to work in constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner. 

10. Regular attendance. 

11. Other duties as assigned by Treatment/Program Director.