Recreational Therapist

Under administrative direction of Program Director, or other designated supervisor, a recreational therapist on the Northeast Passage Clinical Team utilizes a strengths-based and collaborative approach to support to clients as they achieve their vision for health and quality of life across all domains.

Clinical team therapists provide goal-based recreational therapy services in homes, communities, and school settings. Treatment sessions may include both individual 1:1 and group-based interventions. Treatment sessions may include transporting (in Northeast Passage vehicles) clients, family members, or other providers that are part of the client’s healthcare or educational team.

Clinical team therapists follow the APIE (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate) process:

• Assess individual/group needs & create individualized treatment plans.

• Plan and Implement safe and accessible recreation, sport and leisure-based interventions that support individual identity and functional skill development that support health outcomes.

• Evaluate and document outcomes of interventions and document progress on goals.

Clinical team therapists act as the primary liaison with clients, families, and related service providers in both community health systems and schools-based settings. 

• Attend Individual Education Plan or team meetings according to treatment setting.

• Manage aspects of contracts which may include billing, scheduling, sending documentation, or resource and referral information as required.

• Advocate for access to and meaningful engagement in, community-based leisure resources and infrastructure

• Advance the understanding and role of therapeutic recreation services across a broad spectrum of stakeholders

Clinical team therapists support the greater Northeast Passage mission and engagement within the University of New Hampshire through support of programs as needed across the organization. Clinical team therapists regularly:

• Collaborate across teams

• Supervise interns and practicum students.

• Maintain records and reports as required.

• Participate in organizational professional development, training, and research opportunities.

• Participate in individual supervision.

• Operate as a respectful and willing team player.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Northeast Passage team and clinical team therapists embrace organizations core values of

• TEAM: The spirit of our group that makes each member want to succeed. We cultivate a workplace where each person is seen, heard, and valued.

• INTEGRITY: We move through each day with intention behind our words, actions, and decisions that reflect our shared values.

• TRUST: We have a firm belief in the integrity, ability, and strength of our team. We are accountable to one another, our community, and our clients.

• AWARENESS: We bring our awareness intentionally and with curiosity to the lived experience of our team, our community, and our participants as part of fostering environments that are inclusive and accessible.

• COURAGE: We persist within moments of uncertainty and vulnerability towards the growth of our organization, our team, and personally

Job Description

Provide goal-based RT services to support health and well-being and/or educational outcomes for clients referred into the school-based and/or community-based programs. Assist other NEP staff or departments (such as adaptive sports, fundraising, office, equipment maintenance, etc.) when needed. Provide instruction, supervision, and training for university students through lectures, projects, practicums, and internships. Maintain professional licensure and certifications through continuing education and promote advancement of the profession through presentations, articles, research or other opportunities when possible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

• Eligible for and maintains a Recreation Therapy license through NH Office of Allied Health.

• Valid and clean driver’s license with ability to meet DOT certification to drive passenger vans.

• Complete and maintain any additionally required certifications.

Desired Skills:

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• 2 years of experience in Recreation Therapy.

• Experience in behavioral health and facilitation of health-related outcomes.

• Familiarity with Salesforce.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$45,790.00 - $81,530.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham