Recreational Therapist jobs in Saint Joseph, MO

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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Recreational Therapist
  • Newhouse
  • KANSAS CITY, MO FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary

    The Recreational Therapist is tasked with helping Newhouse clients restore their physical health and wellbeing. The position works closely with and reports to the Director of Children’s Services. The role also requires supporting all other leadership and programming staff and helping key staff understand their roles and responsibilities with client wellbeing.

    All Newhouse team members must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.  

    Principal Accountabilities

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

    • Design and implementation various and diverse therapeutic recreational activities for all Newhouse clients (children and adults).
    • Schedule classes, facility reservation, and transportation as necessary.
    • Evaluate assigned programs including surveys to clients and staff regarding programs.
    • Partner with treatment teams to assess and encourage participation of all clients.
    • Communicate changes in client’s condition, objectives or treatment to care team
    • Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the client’s treatment plan.
    • Assist in resolving concerns and complaints from participants and staff.
    • Establish and keep open lines of communication with clients, other staff, and community partnerships.
    • Research available grants, sponsors, fundraisers, etc. to reduce costs for recreation programs and work with Development team on proposals.
    • Establish and maintain partnerships with community based organizations, public agencies, local universities, city agencies, and other collaborators.
    • Provides clinical supervision for recreational therapy assistants, recreational therapy aides, student interns and field placement students who are completing field placements and internships as a degree and credentials requirement and assures that National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) requirements for field placements are met.
    • Perform other duties as assigned. 

    Experience, Abilities Qualifications

    • Comfortable in a high performing, fast-paced and quickly growing organization; demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals, meet deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances.
    • Dedicated to the details and masterful at multi-tasking. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
    • Proven history of self-directed work to improve processes and procedures and excellent understanding of business processes and operations.
    • Must possess executive maturity, sound judgment and a professional appearance.
    • Strong strategic and analytical skills.
    • Integrity, honesty and high ethical standards.
    • Keen interpersonal skills, being sensitive to our Trauma Informed Care and Inclusive Culture of Belonging models.
    • Alignment and adherence to the Newhouse mission, vision, and principles.
    • Proven ability to use outstanding interpersonal, political navigation, and communication skills to build strong relationships and negotiate challenging situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective at getting people on the same page.

    Work Conditions

    Work conditions are typical of those in an office setting. There may be extending periods of sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs and/or traveling on the elevator. Staff may be subject to noises such as others speaking or children playing, given the shelter’s communal living structure. There are times the shelter must go into privacy mode for the privacy or safety of staff/residents. The intercom system is used to communicate these needs.

    Educational Requirements

    Must be Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) meet the education, supervised clinical experience, and other requirements, including practice in accordance with professional standards of practice and codes of ethics, of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation. Minimum of two years' relevant experience in a supporting role.

    Work schedule is typically M-F. Work schedule and hours may vary; evenings and weekends may be required for special projects. Newhouse provides a flexible and virtual work environment to the extent that it does not interfere with meeting the needs of our clients and residents.  

    At Will Employment

    There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is the policy of Newhouse that employment is at will, which means that employment is for no specific term and that employment may be terminated by the employee or Newhouse at any time without cause.

    Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

    Newhouse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and know that in serving a diverse population and employing a diverse team, we position our organization and community to thrive. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and are committed to a work environment of belonging that gives voice to, supports, inspires and respects all individuals.

    Employment at Newhouse is solely based on a person’s aptitude, qualifications and professional competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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Recreational Therapist
  • Horizon Health
  • Saint Joseph, MO FULL_TIME
  • *Recreational Therapist (Full-Time)*Horizon Health* is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, *Cameron, MO* a *Recreation Therapist*. This position is responsible for providing h...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Horizon Health
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, MO a Recreation Therapist. This position is responsible for providing high qu...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Horizon Health
  • Cameron, MO FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, MO a Recreation Therapist. This position is responsible for providing high qu...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Bar Manager
  • Craig Recreational Enterprises, LLC
  • Country Club, MO FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT ST. JOSEPH COUNTRY CLUB St. Joseph Country Club is an 18-hole championship award-winning golf club that prides itself on providing exceptional amenities to members. Established in 1898, St. Jose...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Golf Course Laborer - St Joseph CC and Moila CC
  • Craig Recreational Enterprises, LLC
  • Saint Joseph, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description St. Joseph Country club is an 18-hole championship award-winning golf club that prides itself on providing exceptional amenities to members. Established in 1898, St. Jo...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,908 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • PHP is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri. Job Description & Requireme...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,950 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • Uniti Med is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,773 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri. Job...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS LLC
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • Job Details Job Location Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MO Salary Range $34.00 - $34.00 Hourly Description Job Title:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel CT Technologist - $2,380 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • PRN Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri. Job Description & Requiremen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,440 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • Marvel Medical Staffing Therapy is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,932 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in st joseph, Missouri. Job Description &...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,608 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • ADN Healthcare is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri. Job Description ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. Joseph (informally St. Joe) is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. Small parts of St. Joseph extend into Andrew County, Missouri, United States. It is the principal city of the St. Joseph Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Buchanan, Andrew, and DeKalb counties in Missouri and Doniphan County, Kansas. As of the 2010 census, St. Joseph had a total population of 76,780, making it the eighth largest city in the state, and the third largest in Northwest Missouri. St. Joseph is located roughly twenty-five miles north of the Kansas City, Missour...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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were up 1.7% from a year ago

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