Full-Time – Activity / Recreational Therapist
Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights
Our 20-bed inpatient hospital specializing in geriatric psychiatric care is looking for a dedicated Activity/Recreational Therapist to join our team. Located next to NHC HealthCare Maryland Heights, our facility serves patients with cognitive and mental health needs.
Lead group and individual therapeutic activities
Observe and document patient behavior and condition
Complete assessments and documentation per policy
Support a safe, structured environment for patients
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Science, or related field
Valid driver’s license
1+ year of recreation therapy experience in a psychiatric setting
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - preferred but not required
Why join us:
Great benefits
Help shape a patient-focused care model
Improve lives through behavioral health—one patient at a time
Our mission:
To deliver personalized behavioral healthcare in a safe, supportive environment.
EOE
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
