Aware Inc. is looking for a Lead Recreation Therapist to provide high-quality care, helping adults, children, and families become active members of their community. You will join a compassionate and fully engaged team dedicated to providing the best possible care.
What You'll Do
- Work remotely in your assigned location/region.
- Travel via personal or company vehicle to designated cities/regions to meet with clients and staff.
- Assess and observe clients.
- Plan and implement Therapeutic Recreation interventions to assist clients in increasing independence in lifestyle.
- Research and apply evidence-based practices in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Supervise and oversee TR programs and staffing.
- Design TR protocols, session plans, and processes.
- Apply knowledge of mental health diagnoses, developmental, and intellectual conditions.
- Implement interventions sensitive to client age, cultural background, stage of development, limitations, skill, and experience level.
- Document and evaluate services for efficiency and quality.
- Perform risk assessment and activity analysis to ensure client safety.
- Demonstrate and participate alongside clients to assist in attaining personal goals and functional outcomes.
- Advocate for the TRS and possess public speaking and presentation skills.
- Maintain assigned direct contact hours to caseload per week.
- Create reports, spreadsheets, and audit processes.
- Assist and facilitate TRS special events and activities annually.
- Maintain TRS equipment and resources and place orders for supplies as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation meeting NCTRC standards.
- Completion of an NCTRC-approved internship.
- Current CTRS certification with a minimum of 2-3 years in Recreation Therapy practice.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60,000-$70,000 per year
- Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
- Tuition Advancement Program
- Health Insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Generous paid time off
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote work with travel to client and staff locations in your assigned region.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
