New Albany, IN - Recreational Therapist
Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, Greenwood, IN, United States
Overview
Recreational Therapists operate as Independent Contractors with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC, and provide individualized, functional, and goal-driven therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Achieve is building a network of independent providers who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful community-based work. The focus is on helping individuals build skills through leisure, recreation, and community engagement. Services are delivered primarily in home and in community settings, supporting real-life skill development and increased independence.
Services are provided under an Independent Contractor Agreement, and providers are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Contractors are required to maintain their own Professional Liability insurance. Because providers are not employees, Achieve does not provide Workers’ Compensation or Unemployment Insurance. Any other insurance coverage that may be applicable is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Responsibilities
Providing one on one recreational therapy with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Serving on the individual’s support team, which may include case managers, family members, interdisciplinary team members, direct care staff, caregivers, and other individuals involved in the person’s care and services.
Assessing each client’s needs using a standardized recreational therapy assessment and develop treatment plans.
Outlining services in the Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan.
Tracking client’s goals and objectives to help prepare reports indicative of progress or regression.
Using the electronic health/medical record (EHR/EMR) system, document service details (i.e. date, time, location), therapist logs, and/or charts.
Planning and providing appropriate recreational therapy activities and interventions.
Providing individual or group recreational therapy services (no more than four individuals) in the client’s home or other location.
Encouraging clients to participate in therapy sessions within their local community settings based on their interests, which may include gyms, parks, sporting events, malls, bowling centers, swimming pools, and other community locations.
Working independently to develop and maintain a caseload and schedule services directly with clients.
Providing structured activities designed to meet clinical goals.
Documenting therapy notes and service records in accordance with Indiana Medicaid documentation requirements, including contemporaneous, detailed records of services provided, dates, times, and descriptive session information, consistent with HCBS waiver standards.
Teaching and coaching caregivers, direct care staff, and team members on recreational therapy activities and interventions.
Carry out responsibilities consistent with 460 IAC 6-3-43 to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate individuals, with the goal of improving functioning, increasing independence, and reducing or eliminating the effects of the individual’s disability.
Benefits Access (Optional)
Why Join Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus: We’ve partnered with Lifetime Financial Group to provide access to financial planning tools, as well as life, disability, and health benefit options. These offerings are completely optional and a la carte—you choose what fits your needs. As contractors, these types of benefits are typically not available, since they usually require employer-sponsored plans. This setup allows you to access those resources without that limitation.
Paid Gym Membership within your local community.
Physical Requirements
Contractors must be able to perform the physical activities required to provide services, which may include:
Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching
Assisting with client transfers, as needed
Safely supporting individuals with limited mobility in home and community settings
Requirements
All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining requirements are the responsibility of the contractor.
CPR & First Aid Certificate
Negative TB test prior to providing services to clients
Clean background check
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (Recreational Therapy or related field acceptable)
Professional Liability Insurance
Valid Driver's License
Active Auto Insurance appropriate for driving associated with this position
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Reliable transportation to and from clients location
Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services (Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database)
Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs (System for Award Management (SAM))
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Access to electronic devices with access to internet
Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or Autism
Experience working as a Recreational Therapist is preferred
Familiarity working with an electronic health/medical record system (EHR/EMR)
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security standards
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Recreational Therapists operate as Independent Contractors with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC, and provide individualized, functional, and goal-driven therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Achieve is building a network of independent providers who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful community-based work. The focus is on helping individuals build skills through leisure, recreation, and community engagement. Services are delivered primarily in home and in community settings, supporting real-life skill development and increased independence.
Services are provided under an Independent Contractor Agreement, and providers are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Contractors are required to maintain their own Professional Liability insurance. Because providers are not employees, Achieve does not provide Workers’ Compensation or Unemployment Insurance. Any other insurance coverage that may be applicable is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Responsibilities
Providing one on one recreational therapy with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Serving on the individual’s support team, which may include case managers, family members, interdisciplinary team members, direct care staff, caregivers, and other individuals involved in the person’s care and services.
Assessing each client’s needs using a standardized recreational therapy assessment and develop treatment plans.
Outlining services in the Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan.
Tracking client’s goals and objectives to help prepare reports indicative of progress or regression.
Using the electronic health/medical record (EHR/EMR) system, document service details (i.e. date, time, location), therapist logs, and/or charts.
Planning and providing appropriate recreational therapy activities and interventions.
Providing individual or group recreational therapy services (no more than four individuals) in the client’s home or other location.
Encouraging clients to participate in therapy sessions within their local community settings based on their interests, which may include gyms, parks, sporting events, malls, bowling centers, swimming pools, and other community locations.
Working independently to develop and maintain a caseload and schedule services directly with clients.
Providing structured activities designed to meet clinical goals.
Documenting therapy notes and service records in accordance with Indiana Medicaid documentation requirements, including contemporaneous, detailed records of services provided, dates, times, and descriptive session information, consistent with HCBS waiver standards.
Teaching and coaching caregivers, direct care staff, and team members on recreational therapy activities and interventions.
Carry out responsibilities consistent with 460 IAC 6-3-43 to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate individuals, with the goal of improving functioning, increasing independence, and reducing or eliminating the effects of the individual’s disability.
Benefits Access (Optional)
Why Join Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus: We’ve partnered with Lifetime Financial Group to provide access to financial planning tools, as well as life, disability, and health benefit options. These offerings are completely optional and a la carte—you choose what fits your needs. As contractors, these types of benefits are typically not available, since they usually require employer-sponsored plans. This setup allows you to access those resources without that limitation.
Paid Gym Membership within your local community.
Physical Requirements
Contractors must be able to perform the physical activities required to provide services, which may include:
Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching
Assisting with client transfers, as needed
Safely supporting individuals with limited mobility in home and community settings
Requirements
All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining requirements are the responsibility of the contractor.
CPR & First Aid Certificate
Negative TB test prior to providing services to clients
Clean background check
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (Recreational Therapy or related field acceptable)
Professional Liability Insurance
Valid Driver's License
Active Auto Insurance appropriate for driving associated with this position
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Reliable transportation to and from clients location
Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services (Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database)
Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs (System for Award Management (SAM))
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Access to electronic devices with access to internet
Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or Autism
Experience working as a Recreational Therapist is preferred
Familiarity working with an electronic health/medical record system (EHR/EMR)
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security standards
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