Recreational Therapist jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Therapist
  • HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES
  • Dubuque, IA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Mental Health Center - Dubuque Co. - Dubuque, IA
    Position Type:    Full-Time
    Education Level:    Liscensure/Certification
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    Up to 10%
    Job Shift:    First Shift
    Job Category:    Professional Services

    Description

    Starting Salary $50,800 with a potential of $25,000 in annual incentives for Outpatient Mental Health Center

    Pay based onexperience/credentials (starting rate for LMSW $52,800)

    In-person preferred. Potential for hybrid.

     

    Your Responsibilities

    As a Therapist,your primary responsibility includes providing couple, individual and family therapy to clients seeking help in resolving intrapersonal and/or interpersonal conflicts and/or situational stresses in their lives. This also includes:

    • Displaying excellent diagnostic skills
    • Assessing the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience
    • Displaying excellent interviewing skills
    • Possessing excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy

     

    What You Need

    • Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health counseling
    • Ability to apply the theories and techniques of therapy in the clinical setting in the provision of ongoing services to individuals and families
    • Knowledge of mental health treatment for children
    • Positive community presence coordinating with school personnel
    • Computer/keyboarding skills for patient information electronic record keeping
    • Knowledgeable of growth and development issues specific to children, adolescents, adults and older adult age group
    • Acceptable agency driver

     

    What Makes You Stand Out

    • Full professional license (LISW, LMHC, LMSW or Temp LMHC) preferred
    • Experience and knowledge of working with younger children
    • Experience working with mentally ill clients in a community setting
    • Excellent time management, organization, and flexibility

     

    Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week:

    • Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
    • Paid time off
    • 10 paid holidays
    • Staff development and training
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
    • Employer paid CEU's through Relias
    • On-site primary care
    • PerkSpot- employee discount program
    • MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
      • Free talk therapy
      • $0 Telehealth/urgent care
      • Discounted psychiatry
    • Employee assistance program
    • Advancement opportunities

     

    About the Program

    At Hillcrest Family Services, the compassion and extensive experience of our counseling team means we provide a broad range of mental health services and treat a wide array of conditions for individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds at ourMental Health Centers (MHCs), including:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Couples Counseling
    • Depression
    • Family Counseling
    • Grief/Loss
    • Medication Management
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
    • Psychological Assessment & Testing
    • Stress
    • Trauma

     

    About the Organization

    Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassionis commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

     

    **COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*

    Qualifications


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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Washington, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs an occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in a hospital, home health, nursing facility, rehab center, school or h...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Coralville, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs an occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in a hospital, home health, nursing facility, rehab center, school or h...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Rapids, IA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Cedar Rapids, IALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Com...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • North English, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Therapy - Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • All Medical Personnel
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist Job Description: Plan, organize and facilitate programs through educational, sensorimo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapy - Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • All Medical Personnel
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist Job Description: Plan, organize and facilitate programs through educational, sensorimo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outpatient Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)
  • ChildServe
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Outpatient Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours) Therapy & Supports (ST, OT, PT, Techs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Urgent Care / Iowa / Locum or Permanent / Urgent Care Physician Job near Cedar Rapids, Iowa Job
  • Hayman Daugherty Associates Inc
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Urgent Care Physician needed in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is an employed position offering a very competitive compensation ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Surgery - General / Iowa / Locum or Permanent / General Surgery Physician Job near Cedar Rapids, Iowa Job
  • Hayman Daugherty Associates Inc
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • A General Surgeon is needed to join a large multi-specialty practice in Eastern Iowa. This is a partnership opportunity ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Iowa / Locum tenens / Telemedicine Physician Opportunity with Great Income and Flexible Hours Job
  • Quivvy Tech
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Internal Medicine / Iowa / Locum tenens / Telemedicine Physician Opportunity with Great Income and Flexible Hours Job
  • Quivvy Tech
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Manager Orthopedics
  • Physicians Clinic of Iowa, PC
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Department of Orthopedics is seeking a fulltime Nurse Manager to join our team. The Nurse Man...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$53,878 to $66,936
Cedar Rapids, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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