Recreational Therapist jobs in Towson, MD

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
  • Sheppard Pratt
  • Baltimore, MD PART_TIME
  • Summary:

    • Provides individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients as referred to address functional deficits.  
    • Screens patients, provides functional assessments, develops goals and modalities for patient treatment plans, and provides direct services for individuals and groups of patients.  
    • Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric population.  
    • Documents and reports patient progress to treatment team.  
    • Participates in program evaluation.  
    • As needed, assists in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of recreational therapy interns and volunteers.

     Requires:

    • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in current theory and practice of therapeutic recreation in the field of psychiatry - acquired through successful completion of an accredited bachelor of science degree program in therapeutic recreation or through AA degree and three to four year’s of additional therapeutic recreation work experience in addition to experience requirements below.  Knowledge, through formal education or education/experience, must include:  human growth and develop¬ment, abnormal psychology, group dynamics, psychotropic medications, assessment methodologies, psychiatric diagnosis, and anatomy/physiology.
    • Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) or appropriate certification as determined by Director, Division of Clinical at time of appointment and throughout tenure in position.  Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
    • Three to six months' experience in order to demonstrate therapeutic group skills and learn assessment and documentation requirements.
    • Interpersonal and communication skills to relate effectively to psychiatric patients with a wide variety of problem behaviors, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrate understanding of the own role and the roles of others in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and teach patients, interns, and volunteers 
  • 1 Month Ago

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Columbia MD - Bike Shop Assembler & Service Advisor
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Columbia, MD OTHER
  • Overview: REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Early Childhood Recreational Instructor
  • My Gym Children's Fitness Center
  • Columbia, MD FULL_TIME
  • My Gym is an amazing place because it allows you to work with children in a fun environment AND also be involved in the high-level processes of running a small business. Our core product is our amazin...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist: Full-Time
  • Must be a licensed therapist to be considered. Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
  • Chestertown, MD FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY – full-time Speech Language Pathologist position! ** ***Highly competitive rates and benef...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Early Childhood Gymnastics and Recreational Instructor
  • My Gym - Children's Fitness Center
  • Columbia, MD PART_TIME
  • Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Free uniforms My Gym is an amazing place because it allows you to work with children in a fun environment AND also be involved in the high-level processes of running a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Activities Aide - (Pediatric Feeding Disorders)
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Baltimore, MD OTHER
  • Overview The Recreational Activities Aide assists staff in the implementation of developmentally appropriate play activities and manage behavior. The position’s role is to work as part of a team to ma...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,210 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Towson, MD
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Towson, Maryland. Job Descript...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Occupational Therapist - $1,740 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist - $1,740 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryla...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Clinical Specialist
  • ReMed Recovery Care Centers, LLC
  • Columbia, MD
  • Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist - D.C. Suburb
  • Privia Health
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Therapist (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist
  • Connections That Matter, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Come join Connections That Matter Inc. (CTM), a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Randallstown, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN IV Therapist
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Annapolis, MD
  • An accredited 200+ community hospital in Maryland is seeking a RN IV Therapist to join their team. This hospital is part...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Towson is located at 39°23′35″N 76°36′34″W / 39.39306°N 76.60944°W / 39.39306; -76.60944 (39.392980, −76.609562). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.2 square miles (37 km2), of which, 14.0 square miles (36 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (1.06%) is water. The community is located immediately north of Baltimore City, inside the Beltway (I-695), east of I-83 and along York Road. Its census boundaries include Pikesville to the west, Lutherville and Hampton to the north, Parkville to the east, and Baltimore to the south. Major neighborhoods...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$57,887 to $71,917
Towson, Maryland area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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