Recreational Therapist (CTRS) - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Behavioral of Arlington has a great opportunity for a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS). We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is conveniently located in Arlington Texas and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today.

The CTRS’s responsibilities include the following:

• Develop therapeutic recreational activities for children and adolescents appropriate for their age, physical and mental health needs.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic recreational activities for children and adolescent inpatients.
• Complete group and individual notes for the participants.
• Conduct therapeutic recreational assessment for new admissions to the hospital, to ensure the appropriate activities are prescribed for them.
• Assist in maintaining the therapeutic equipment for the hospital.

Qualified candidates for the CTRS position should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a master’s degree in Recreational Therapy.
• Active certification as a CTRS is required.
• At least 1-year working experience in a behavioral health setting preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Previous working experience with children and/or adolescents preferred. 
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• MUST be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.