RECREATION THERAPIST I-II (Job ID 52325)

**RECREATION THERAPIST I-II (Job Id 52325)**

Location: US: NH: TILTON

OccupationCategory:29-0000 HealthcarePractitioners andTechnicalOccupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 06/30/2026 Close Date: 09/01/2026

Salary: 22.500-34.140USD

**Description**

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

RECREATION THERAPIST I-II

Position #11944$22.50 - $34.14 hourly

Direct Care up to $10/week

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Recreational Therapist I-II.

Proposed schedule includes:8:00am - 4:30pm shifts

Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour)

Varying holidays

Make a difference in a Veteran's life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect.

Learn more aboutthe NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see theNHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at thebottom of this posting for details.

• Summary:**
• Recreation Therapist I**To implement and review recreational therapy activities in order to promote the constructive use of leisure time, physical wellbeingand socialization of patients/clients/residents in the New Hampshire Veterans Home.
• Recreation Therapist II**To provide recreational therapy review and evaluation and to develop and implement recreational therapy treatment programs inthe New Hampshire Veterans Home.
• YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS**: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required workexperience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formaleducation.
• Other Information:**
  
  

**RECREATION THERAPIST IMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Education/Experience**: Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• License/Certification:**
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and authorization to use the initials of CTRS (CertifiedTherapeutic Recreation Specialist)
• Recreational Therapist license valid in NH
• Other Requirements**: None
• Trainee Option:** Not applicable
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**: None
• AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS**: None
• career Advancement Opportunities:**
  
  

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

Criteria: 29112002BGA02 (Rec Therapist to Level 3)For promotion from the 29-1120 Therapists-2 job title to the 29-1120 Therapists-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Per303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

• One year of employment in the current job title
• Satisfactory performance evaluation within the past 12 months
• Recommendation for promotion by supervisor(s) and approval by the director of nursing
• recreation Therapist Iiminimum Qualifications:**
• Education/Experience:** Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education andexperience after completion of high school. Must include at least 1 year working as a Certif ed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist(CTRS).
• License/Certification:**
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and authorization to use the initials of CTRS (CertifiedTherapeutic Recreation Specialist)
• Recreational Therapist license valid in NH
• Other Requirements:** None
• Trainee Option:** Not applicable
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** None
• AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS**: None
• career Advancement Opportunities:**
  
  

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

• disclaimers:**
  
  

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty andresponsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplementaljob description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. Anemployee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed oneyear of being hired into this position.

• Responsibilities:**
  
  

**RECREATION THERAPIST IDETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):**

• Advises staff of recreational activity needs of patients/clients/residents to meet recreational therapy program objectives.
• Explains the effect of combining recreational therapy programs with other treatment strategies and activities to recommend appropriate recreational therapy programs.
• Updates patient/client/resident documentation and evaluation reports to ensure resident records are current.
• Instructs recreational therapy groups to meet recreational therapy program objectives.
• Selects and stores recreational equipment and ensures that equipment is maintained properly.
• Participates in conferences with other professionals to discuss and evaluate resident needs.
  
  

Recreation Therapist Iidetailed Tasks (agency/Position-specific):

Coordinates various recreational treatment programs including intergenerational activities, community based activities, and physical wellness programs.

Supervises and trains new staff providing ongoing support and facilitates training as needed. Ensures that recreational therapy treatment quality standards are met.

Advises management regarding