Recreational Activities Therapy Aide (Part Time) - Behavioral Health 6065
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Job Description
St. Mary's Medical Center is currently seeking a part time Recreational Activities Therapy Aide.
The Recreational Activities Therapy Aide will, under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager or authorized designee and specialized Supervision of a Licensed Recreational Therapist, the Activities Therapy Aide is a skilled professional working to support or assist the efforts of a recreational therapist.
They are responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, group and individual treatment. Additionally, is responsible to function well as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in the unit community relations program.
Qualifications
Education
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience
At least 2 years behavioral health, social or recreational program experience preferred.
Skills
Good overall interpersonal skills; ability to work productively and effectively; ability to function well as a member of an interdisciplinary team; and the ability to represent the program well in interactions with others inside and outside the host Medical Center. Neat and professional appearance. BLS Required.
Key Responsibilities
The Recreational Activities Therapy Aide assists the recreational therapist in providing high-quality patient care through assessment and treatment. They also function as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in unit community relations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
