Recreational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Easterseals Crossroads provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver and we are looking for highly motivated, positive, fun, and compassionate Recreation Therapists to join our team.

We provide therapeutic interventions focused on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual functioning. Services are available to children, teens, and adults. Treatment plans are individualized to meet the needs of each client. Interventions include a variety of modalities including art, exercise, sports, games, music, swimming, animals, volunteering, dancing, gardening, etc.

Part-time and full-time positions are available in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. Services are typically delivered in the client’s home or in the community.

What you'll do

• In this role, you will conduct assessments, write treatment plans, plan therapeutic interventions, facilitate individual or group interventions, document services daily, attend interdisciplinary team meetings, and document individual progress quarterly.
• You will manage your caseload and schedule with support from department manager.
• You will collaborate with team members to share community information, resources, and intervention techniques and strategies.

Required education and certifications

Benefits

Salary :

The salary range is between $22-$24 / hr depending on the experience.