Recreation Therapist Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Recreational Therapist will be to help clients with various developmental and physical disabilities through community based therapeutic recreation activities. The goal of the rec therapist  is to use the community and leisure experiences to help clients reach their therapeutic goals by working with the client and his/her team. 

• We are seeking highly motivated, independent, and caring individuals who will service clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The population may include, but is not limited to: Autism, PDD, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Psychosis, and Dual Diagnosis. Responsibilities Include: 
• You will provide weekly one-on-one recreational therapy sessions completed in the home, community, or office setting. (Joint sessions with other service providers and their clients are possible). 
• Communication with families and team members is essential for purposes of enhanced quality of life
• Completion of weekly progress notes to summarize client progress toward goals and objectives
• Completion of yearly comprehensive recreation therapy assessment and treatment plan
• Participation in quarterly review meetings along with other community opportunities. 
• Exhibit effective correspondence and communication with all providers, family members, staff members, clients,  and all other treatment team members as applicable. Be sure to return phone calls and/or text messages within a 24-hour time frame.

• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work in Indiana consisting of Fort Wayne and surrounding and/or Indianapolis and surrounding metropolitan areas
• Additional areas of relocation and service available upon contractor request

• Extremely flexible schedule 
• Ability to build caseload as large as therapist would prefer
• Billable documentation 
• Office space available for sessions
• Mentorship from senior CTRS'
• Position offers unique opportunities for continued growth professionally 
• Work environment focuses on team work and problem solving 
• Job allows for increased leisure experiences and fun!

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.