Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 2+ years

Education Master's degree in psychology or social work; PhD preferred

Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Director-level Recreation Therapist role responsible for leading CTRS programs within Fairfax Behavioral Health, directing activity services, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to restore and maintain functional outcomes for inpatients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead CTRS program development; participate in clinical treatment planning; supervise recreation therapy staff; coordinate activities for inpatient population; ensure regulatory compliance

Technical Overview

Clinical scope includes CTRS responsibilities, treatment planning, and leadership within a psychiatric treatment setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal CTRS is an experienced recreation therapist with CTRS in Washington, skilled in treatment planning and working within an interdisciplinary team to support psychiatric inpatients.

Must-Have Skills

Master's degree in psychology or social work required2 plus years supervisory/managerial experienceMust maintain active state license (LCSWLPCLMFTetc.)

Required Skills

CTRS; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Treatment planning; Interdisciplinary treatment team; Patient care; Recreation therapy; Washington State CTRS registration; CPR; First Aid; Handle with Care; Verbal De-Escalation

Hard Skills

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) registrationRecreation therapyTreatment planningInterdisciplinary treatment teamPatient careActivity services

Soft Skills

EmpathyLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem solving

Certifications

Required

Current Washington State CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) registration

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare

Job Function Provide therapeutic recreation services and lead CTRS program in an inpatient psychiatric facility

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

No CTRS certification, No active Washington State CTRS registration, No supervisory/managerial experience

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