Recreation Therapy Aide - Behavioral Health - Weekends
COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER, Savannah, GA, United States
Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare with a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. The campus includes a 145‑bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, a 50‑bed adult inpatient facility, and a supportive, healing environment in Savannah, Georgia.
Responsibilities
As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you’ll play an active role in enhancing patients’ quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program, including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduations; create engaging weekly activity schedules that inspire participation.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are well‑coordinated and integrated into patient care.
Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities.
Benefits and Rewards Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi student loan refinancing program.
Tuition savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Pet insurance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least one year’s experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults.
Experience in an inpatient setting preferred.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Responsibilities
As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you’ll play an active role in enhancing patients’ quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program, including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduations; create engaging weekly activity schedules that inspire participation.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are well‑coordinated and integrated into patient care.
Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities.
Benefits and Rewards Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi student loan refinancing program.
Tuition savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Pet insurance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least one year’s experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults.
Experience in an inpatient setting preferred.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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