Recreation Therapist/Outdoor Adventure Therapist

Summary

Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. Knowledge and experience are applied in an educational role with interdisciplinary staff and community resources. Documents within designated program. Is knowledgeable, skillful and have abilities in a wide variety of experiential media. The Experiential Therapist I will have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Job description

Requirements

• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies
• Master's degree in these areas is preferred
• Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred
• Valid driver license in the state of employment (Residential and PHP/IOP assignments)
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training
• Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position)
• Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have at least one (1) year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders
• Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company overview

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care with over a century of experience in the mental health field. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the organization operates a growing network of treatment facilities across the United States. Rogers specializes in evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with a comprehensive range of mental health conditions including OCD and anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. The organization employs over 200 medical professionals, including more than 100 board-certified psychiatrists and psychologists, who collaborate with behavioral specialists, nurses, therapists, and dietitians to provide individualized care. Rogers is distinguished by its measurement-based care approach and clinical outcomes research, operating a dedicated Research Center that advances treatment methodologies through genetics studies, pharmacogenomics, and innovative therapeutic interventions. The organization offers multiple levels of care including inpatient, residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs, maintaining a strong commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered treatment across all its nationwide locations.