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El Dorado Springs, owned and operated by Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is seeking passionate, patient-centric and goal-oriented team members to join the team at our 106-bed behavioral health facility. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including high-quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits packages so you can focus on what really matters – providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona and build a career that touches lives!


Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health

Tucson, Arizona

Req ID 541374 Post Date Apr. 28, 2025 CategoryRehab FacilityEl Dorado Springs
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Description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join the team at our behavioral health facility. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including high-quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits packages so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona, and build a career that touches lives.

What you will do in this role:

The Recreational Therapist Associate serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide recreational and activity services to patients. Associate plans, organizes and directs approved recreation programs, including such activities as sports, dramatics, games, arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. 


Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Previous experience (1 year minimum) in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

License: Current unencumbered certification/license/registration preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and non-violent crisis intervention training certified within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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