Job detail
Recreation Therapist
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
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 overall care plan while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and possess a current ctrs certification. The role requires physical agility to perform interventions and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
bachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationOrganizational skillsLife skills trainingElectronic medical recordsTeam collaborationCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careGroup facilitationTherapeutic activitiesBehavioral health supportPhysical agilityRecreation therapyAquatics supervisionSports coordinationArts and crafts facilitation
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