Certified Recreational Therapist - PRN Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is a leader in treating patients with mental health and substance use disorders through partnerships that integrate best practices, resources and innovative solutions - helping to produce high-quality care, streamlined operations and enhanced efficiencies.

We have more than 20 years of experience managing comprehensive behavioral health services at 36 sites nationwide, comprising of more than 1,600 behavioral beds. Our deep partnership expertise and experience across the care continuum makes Lifepoint uniquely qualified to help hospitals meet the local needs of the communities they serve through flexible partnership opportunities.

Certified Recreational Therapist - PRN Behavioral Health

Gallatin, Tennessee

Req ID540094

Post DateMay. 15, 2025

CategoryBehavioral Health

FacilityLifepoint Behavioral Health

Description

At Lifepoint Behavioral Health, we specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. Our teams are committed to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Success within a company doesn't just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization's goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

What you will do in this role:

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for performing therapeutic recreational assessments,

recommendations for therapeutic interventions and carrying out general and specialized activity

therapy interventions and programs in assigned treatment areas. This role provides direct

patient care to various patient populations including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric

adults.

Essential Functions:

Planning and implementation of group sessions for each population.

Planning and implementation of individual sessions.

Documentation of group sessions and individual sessions.

Completion of Activity/Recreational Therapy assessments.

Planning and assisting with programming outside of normal group hours for special events.

Maintaining and ordering appropriate materials and supplies for interventions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field and minimum one

year experience providing direct individual or group therapeutic services required pending state requirements.

Licensed Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

Minimum 1 years of experience in psychiatric setting.