Job detail
Recreation Therapist
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Core responsibilities
The recreation therapist develops and facilitates therapeutic recreation programs to improve the physical and social abilities of youth in a residential setting. They work closely with the treatment team to integrate these activities into the youth's overall clinical care and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and possess a current ctrs certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical interventions, lift up to 50 pounds, and maintain a valid driver's license.
bachelor degreeTeamworkDocumentationCPROrganizational skillsCommunication skillsLife skills trainingElectronic medical recordsCrisis preventionClinical interventionsTrauma-informed careBehavioral healthGroup facilitationPhysical agilityRecreation therapy
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick days
- Professional training
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Prescription drug coverage
- Licensure supervision