Recreational Therapist CRTS; COTA, Lmhc,Lcsw, or LICSW - Per Diem

Recreational Therapist CRTS (COTA, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW) - Per Diem

Join the Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health as a Recreational Therapist. You will provide therapeutic treatment and counseling to patients, guiding them in the acquisition of skills and strategies for management of mental illness and co‑occurring substance abuse disorders.

• Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams to promote patients’ treatment and recovery.
• Perform necessary documentation, develop and facilitate groups, perform departmental support tasks, and assist with patient related activities under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Formulate short‑term goals and interventions based on the results of a Therapeutic Admissions Assessment and consistent with established long‑term goals.
• Work with the treatment team to learn and teach the needs of patients, providing individual interventions for patients with mental illness and/or substance addiction to help patients identify behaviors that impact decompensation patterns and determine realistic strategies to manage symptoms and maintain recovery.
• Report and document any changes observed in condition, mood, affect and/or behavior of patients.

• Licensed as COTA, OT, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.
• Passion for behavioral health and commitment to patient care.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Pay: $28 – $41/hour depending on licensure and years of experience.

Shifts:

Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts (per diem).

Haverhill Pavilion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and patient care.