Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

The Recreational Therapist must be able to teach anger management, stress management, art, and coping skills to optimize emotional health and well-being within the therapeutic treatment facility. Recreational therapists create an environment of teaching, cooperation, and facilitation with the therapeutic setting. In addition, recreational therapists will create directives that are applicable to diverse populations for group exercises throughout the hospital.

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Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy required. CTRS, ATR-BC or MT-BC credential preferred.

Experience: Two years' experience in recreation or activities preferred. Psychiatric experience required.

Additional Requirements: : must have weekend availability