What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist position at Thrive Behavioral Hospital?
Thrive Behavioral Hospital is a Las Vegas–based mental and behavioral health facility committed to compassionate, whole-person care. We help patients build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to recover and thrive. Our recreation therapy program is a vital part of that mission.
The Role
We're seeking a passionate, creative Recreation Therapist to design and lead therapeutic recreation activities that support our patients' emotional, social, cognitive, and physical wellbeing. You'll be an integral member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, using recreation and leisure-based interventions to help patients heal and grow.
What You'll Do
The Role
We're seeking a passionate, creative Recreation Therapist to design and lead therapeutic recreation activities that support our patients' emotional, social, cognitive, and physical wellbeing. You'll be an integral member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, using recreation and leisure-based interventions to help patients heal and grow.
What You'll Do
- Assess patient needs, interests, and functional abilities to develop individualized treatment plans
- Plan and facilitate group and individual therapeutic recreation activities (art, music, movement, games, mindfulness, community outings, and more)
- Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians on integrated care
- Encourage patient engagement, coping skill development, and healthy social interaction
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment at all times
- Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification through NCTRC — required or in progress
- Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or hospital setting preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to pass a background check and meet Nevada health facility requirements
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and continuing education support
- A collaborative, mission-driven team environment