Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred
Experience
• One of the following is required
o Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
o Be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.
o Have satisfactorily completed at least 36 hours of training in a course designed specifically for this position and approved by the facility and shall receive regular consultation from an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, or recreation therapist who has at least one year of experience in a health care setting.
Licenses and Certifications
• Certification/licensure as an Activity Professional, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or Activity Director Certified (ADC) preferred