CTRS, Licensed Music Therapist, Licensed Dance Therapist.
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Certified Recreational Therapist, Licensed Music Therapist, Licensed Dance Therapist. Looking for Full-Time employees!!
Responsible for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of patients in terms of leisure and recreational pursuits.
Planned program of activities for those patients who need the intervention of a structured recreational therapy program.
Develops, conducts and evaluates a diversified program of activities to individual patients.
Organizes records, maintains, and orders equipment and supplies.
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, respect, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy and Certification as a Registered Recreational Therapist.
Minimum 1 year experience.
Experience in a Behavioral Health setting preferred.
Must have the ability to work effectively with other disciplines, and communicate relevant clinical details in writing as well as orally.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age/disability specific needs of the patient served on their assigned duties.
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for evaluating patient strengths and weaknesses to develop and conduct structured recreational therapy programs. Maintains accurate records, manages equipment, and ensures a safe, therapeutic environment for all patients.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy and certification as a Registered Recreational Therapist. Candidates must have at least one year of experience, with preference given to those with a background in behavioral health.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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