Job detail
Recreation Therapy Intern - Summer 2026
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/24/2026
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Core responsibilities
The intern will work under the supervision of a certified staff member, shadowing recreation therapists while interacting with youth from multiple programs. Key duties include facilitating group sessions multiple times per week and participating in the treatment planning process for each youth.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be actively pursuing a degree in therapeutic recreation, either at the bachelor's or master's level, and must have prior experience working with children or adolescents. Bachelor's applicants must be entering at least their junior year.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTreatment PlanningGroup FacilitationWorking with ChildrenRecreation TherapyWorking with AdolescentsNCTRC Certified Staff SupervisionRecreational Goals ImplementationElectronic Medical Record System Documentation
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Sick Days
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Licensure Supervision