Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Senior
Core
Lead groups and plan activity-based therapy for patients with acute, chronic, and persistent mental illness and chemical dependency, including adaptive swimming instruction.
Role type
Senior Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Mental Health & Aquatics)
Builds
Group therapy sessions, adaptive swimming programs, and individualized care plans for mental health patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Therapeutic Recreation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Group facilitation, activity planning, adaptive swimming instruction, care plan individualization, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, safety management
Preferred skills
Trauma-informed care practices, motivational interviewing, experience with neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety
Technologies
BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross), CRT certification
Responsibilities
Lead education and activity-focused groups, plan and implement group therapy, provide aquatic therapy instruction, maintain safety of patients and staff, document treatment goals and progress, coordinate interdisciplinary communication
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
