Recreational Therapist - Psychiatry
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LocationFort Worth, TX
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentPsychiatry
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seenSep 10, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live16h ago
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Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation from an accredited college or university
1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients
Experienced in safely managing patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors
BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date
Master's Degree preferred
Previous experience working with psychiatric patients preferred
Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b) matching
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Life insurance
Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Psychiatry
Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
24
Summary:
Responsibilities
The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for pediatric psychiatric patients under general supervision of the Psychiatry team. Requires the ability to remain calm and professional when working with aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors. Will also provide recreational therapy in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings. This includes program planning, treatment implementation and documentation. The therapist will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated plan of care.
Hours: Weekend Coverage (Friday evenings & Sat/Sun days 7am - 3:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm)
Required Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy (or) Recreation from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
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1 year of experience performing recreational therapy work in the treatment of patients required.
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Previous experience working with psychiatric patients preferred.
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Experienced in safely managing patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.
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Experience/Training in Experiential Therapy preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
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Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.
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BLS or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
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CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children’s Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date.
Benefits:
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Health Insurance
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
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Paid Time Off
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Parental Leave
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Retirement Plan
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401(k) & 401(k) matching
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403(b) matching
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Employee assistance program
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Employee discounts
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Life insurance
About Us:
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.