Recreational Therapist

At Haverhill Pavilion, we are seeking a highly skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team. As a Recreational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic treatment and counseling to patients, guiding them in the acquisition of skills and strategies for management of mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and associated life stressors.

You will perform necessary documentation, develop and facilitate groups, perform departmental support tasks, and assist with patient-related activities under the supervision of licensed staff.

Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams to promote patients' treatment and recovery

Responsible for performing necessary documentation, developing and facilitating groups, performing departmental support tasks, and assisting with patient-related activities under the supervision of licensed staff

Responsible for formulating short-term goals and interventions for patients based on the results of Therapeutic Admissions Assessment, and consistent with established long-term goals

Responsible for working with the treatment team in learning and teaching the needs of the patients and providing individual interventions for patients with mental illness and/or substance addiction.

This ultimately helps patients to identify behaviors that impact decompensation patterns and determine realistic strategies to manage their symptoms and maintain recovery

Report and document any changes observed in condition, mood, affect, and/or behavior of patients

COTA, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW required

Ideal candidates are passionate about Haverhill Pavilion's mission, behavioral health, and are driven by the purpose to be of assistance to our patients.

We invest in the career growth of our employees and offer paid training and the opportunity to gain experience in a behavioral health setting.

We offer a range of opportunities for learning so you are able to build the career you've always imagined.

At Haverhill Pavilion, our Purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health concerns.

We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

We commit ourselves to providing quality, individualized care at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health that offers patients a supportive, caring environment in which they can regain hope.

We commit ourselves to offering an enviable internal culture that encourages employees both personally and professionally, supporting them as they reach their career goals and achieve their greatest potential.

Base pay rate is $28-41/hour. This is dependent on experience and licensure.

Extremely flexible hours, 8-hour shifts are possible. Ideally, candidates will have some evening and weekend availability.

Per diem opportunities to pick up as your schedule allows.

Haverhill Pavilion believes in, and is committed to, fair and equitable treatment for every employee and patient. We are invested in creating a safe and respectful environment, in which everyone is dignity and respect.

Through compassionate language and kind actions, we foster communication where everyone feels included, acknowledged, and respected.

We are dedicated to creating an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.