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Recreational Activities Coordinator

United States, Evanston Employment contract 5147.99 - 5719.99 USD / Month · Job Posted March 18, 2026
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This position provides direct recreation therapy services to patients in a psychiatric hospital setting through both group and individual interventions. The Recreation Therapist conducts recreation therapy assessments to develop treatment programming tailored to the interests and needs of each person served. As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, this role develops and implements therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based practices and treatment models that are meaningful and relevant to those receiving services.

Job Responsibility

  • Completes Recreation Therapy Assessments to develop treatment programming relevant to the interests and needs of the person served
  • Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Develops and conducts therapeutic interventions, driven by evidence-based practice and treatment models, which are meaningful and relevant to persons served
  • Documents information relevant to persons served
  • Maintains therapeutic facilities and troubleshoots difficulties as they arise
  • Follows ATRA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)
  • 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist
  • OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities Specialist
  • Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
  • Background check, including fingerprints
  • Pre-employment drug testing

Nice to have

  • One or more years of experience working with serious, persistent mentally ill patients
  • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) by NCTRC

What we offer

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
  • Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
  • Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
  • Longevity pay

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