Recreational Therapy Aide (Full Time)

PRN Recreational Therapy Aide

Pay Range: $24 - $29hr

Shift: PRN Hours

About RiverVista Behavioral Health:

RiverVista Behavioral Health provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and addiction treatment to Columbus, Ohio and neighboring communities, offering 24/7 assessments and comprehensive care for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A RECREATIONAL THERAPY AIDE AT RIVERVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH!

THE ROLE:

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Recreational Therapist in planning, organizing, and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities for patients.


• Support group activities designed to promote socialization, emotional wellness, coping skills, and community integration.


• Prepare activity materials, equipment, and treatment areas prior to scheduled programs.


• Encourage patient participation and engagement in recreational and therapeutic activities.


• Monitor patient behavior during activities and promptly report concerns or significant observations to clinical staff.


• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment at all times.


• Escort and supervise patients during on-unit and approved off-unit recreational activities as assigned.


• Assist with documenting attendance, participation levels, and activity outcomes.


• Help implement individualized activity plans under the direction of the Recreational Therapist.


• Maintain inventory of recreation supplies and notify supervisors when materials need replenishment.


• Set up and clean activity areas before and after programs.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient treatment goals.


• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, infection-control standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.


• Establish positive, professional relationships with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.