About Copper Hills

Enhancing lives, nurturing change...Copper Hills promotes healing and strengthens relationships by providing extraordinary care in a trauma-informed environment for adolescent boys and girls. We enhance the lives of youth, their family, our employees and the community. Our facility is located in West Jordan, UT.  To learn more visit https://copperhillsyouthcenter.com/about-us/

Work Schedule 

•  Primarily Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are 11:00am - 7:00pm, Wednesday and Saturday schedules are variable based on business needs

Salary Range

• $21.00 per hr AND UP + PLUS additional $$ rate ($1.60 - $5.00) for evenings & weekend hours.  Base pay based on education, certification and experience.

Qualifications

• Utah licensure (or eligible) as a Certified Recreational Therapist 

• Experience with youth preferred

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check and drug screen 

Benefits and Perks for our Recreational Therapist (CTRS) include:

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement annually

• FREE delicious and healthy meals while on shift

• CEU Opportunities - we are dedicated to staff development and retention

• Career development opportunities across UHS* and its 300+ locations!

• Expand your experience and energize your career - join a team passionate about providing world class care to kids

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for work life balance

• Comprehensive benefits package at affordable rates after 30 days

Application Instructions

To submit your resume, please visit: Copper Hills Youth Center Content (uhsinc.com)

Location:

West Jordan, UT

Do you enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts and other recreational activities? The Utah State Hospital is looking for a compassionate, energetic person to fill our Recreational Therapist position. Join our staff who are dedicated to maintaining the physical, social and emotional well-being of the individuals that reside at our facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) with the UTAH Division of Occupational Professional Licensing (DOPL).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.

• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before.

• Has experience working with the intellectually disabled population\has a good foundation of knowledge on how to write programs and goals for those with recreational needs.

• Has credentials of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Principle Duties:

• Preparing and performing recreational therapy assessments.

• Implementing recreational therapy activities and programs.

• Functionally supervise and train staff to assist with recreational activities.

• Maintaining records to comply with federal requirements.

• Writing reports indicative of progress or regression of the individuals.

• Adapting program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.

• Assess activity needs such as staffing, training, security, etc.

• Monitoring cases to ensure that treatment plans are being followed.

• Discussing results, findings and/or recommendations with appropriate parties.

• Acting as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of clients.

Responsibilities: 

• Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah.

• Follows all practices and requirements of the Recreational Therapy Practice Act and the Recreational Therapy Practice Rule.

• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Evaluate treatment effectiveness.

• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.

• Oversee the appropriate use of equipment and facilities.

• Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment.

• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance.

• Ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.

Contact Name:

If you would like additional information, please contact the recruiter Keera Johnson 801.344.4211 keerajohnson@utah.gov

Application Instructions

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4760103/recreational-therapist-ii-utah-state-hospital?keywords=recreation%20therapist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Location:

Utah State Hospital 1300 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing group and individual recreation interventions to patients in skilled nursing homes or assisted living settings.

Duties

• Develop and lead quality recreation therapy processing groups and 1:1 interventions

• Provide care tailored to adult patients with various conditions including mental health and substance use disorders

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate recreational therapy into overall patient care

• Develop and implement new therapeutic recreation activities in existing facility programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Recreation Therapist (TRS, MTRS)

• Previous experience working with geriatric patient populations in nursing care facilities

Abilities Required

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, representative of other agencies, and the public.

• Perform duties requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment.

• Interact with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and the treatment team.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Application Instructions

Contact Kristina Couron at 801-831-8463 or olc@trconnections.com for more information.

Location:

Various Areas in UT

Bella Terra Skilled Nursing and Rehab is seeking a motivated and creative Recreational Therapist/Technician to join our amazing team! Bella Terra Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing Facility nestled in the beautiful red-rock mountains of St. George, UT, just minutes from several National Parks and tourist attractions. We offer Community Dining options, a secure Memory Care unit, and an open Rehabilitative Gym where restorative therapies are practiced. There are also several outdoor patios accessible from various areas of the facility. Bella Terra accepts Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care Residents. We offer private and shared options for rooming.  

Responsibilities

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician (CTRS/TRT) works under the supervision of the Recreational Therapy Director (CTRS), to meet the needs of residents in the facility. 

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician assists the Director in implementing the APIED process with residents in the facility. T

• hey work to meet the residents’ emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, as identified in their plan of care. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including but not limited to involvement in inter-disciplinary team meetings for planning of care, 1:1 interventions, small resident groups, large social gatherings (such as for holidays), outings into the community, and walks around the facility grounds. 

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician will be responsible for assisting where needed in Assessing assigned residents’ needs, Planning a person-centered program of care, Implementing goal-focused interventions, Evaluating effectiveness of implemented programs, and Documenting resident progress towards identified goals. 

• Additionally, the Recreational Therapist/Technician may be responsible to occasionally assist with other needful tasks, as assigned by the Recreational Therapy Director. 

Qualifications

• Must receive (or be eligible to receive within 6 mo. of hire) and maintain CTRS (or TRT) certification  

• Must receive (or be eligible to receive within 6 mo. of hire) and maintain TRS (or TRT) licensure 

• CPR Certification offered, may be obtained upon hire 

• Food Handler’s Permit required, may be obtained upon hire 

• Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, document, and communicate clearly.  

• Be creative, reliable, and flexible.  

• Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions. 

• Should have a Valid Driver's License 

Application Instructions

Reach out to Charity Payne at 385-309-5860 (call/text) or charity@bellaterranursing.com for more information or with interest in the position. 

Location:

Saint George, UT

Join our Rehab Team in a role where you are valued and have the ability to strengthen the importance of  Recreation Therapy in psychiatric rehabilitation. You will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy services.

We offer job stability, a meaningful career, internal promotional opportunities, and  flexibility of hours in a 40-hour work week.   Retirement and benefits are ideal — start a long-term career that supports a healthy work-life balance. 

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.  

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Recreation assessments

• Document and evaluate the patient's response/outcomes to the plan in the patient's medical records

• Facilitate and provide active treatment programs/interventions for the assigned ward, unit, or population 

• Develop Therapeutic Recreation clinical programs

• Serve as a member of committees as an appointed representative of rehabilitation services

• Provide treatment within the Treatment Malls with access to the following resources to support programming; full-size gym, wellness centers, state-operated library, art/craft rooms, wood shop, bowling alley, and healing gardens. Inclusive of multiple rooms that offer resources to support technology use when facilitating groups

• Patients may also be assessed to determine readiness for Community Reintegration, participate in nature walks on campus, dock fishing at West Medical Lake, and attend hospital café to teach and practice community skills

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

• Applicants must hold CTRS Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 

• Must register with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreation Therapist

• Ability to obtain WA State Food Handler’s Card within 14 days of employment

Who We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics

• Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients

• Ability to work with all patients in a therapeutic manner

• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles

• Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills

Application Instructions

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4616843/dshs-esh-recreation-therapist-2?keywords=ESH&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Location:

Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA