Recreational Therapist - Psych - Full-Time

Posted:
3/9/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Joplin, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Days | 40 hours per week

About Us - Psych 

  •      Located at Freeman East Hospital, we offer behavioral health care to those in need

  •      Adult Psych is an inpatient psychiatric locked unit that consists of 42 beds

  •      Geri Psych consists of 10 beds

  •      The Behavioral Health Units treat acute psychiatric illnesses for this region

What You’ll Do

Works Independently To Plan, Develop And Implement Therapeutic Recreation Programs For Patients To Enhance Cognitive, Physical And Emotional Recovery Through The Development Of Appropriate Leisure Skills.

Requirements:
•Graduate Of An Accredited Recreational Therapy Program.
•Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (Pco) Within 30 Days Of Hire.
•Applied Physical Skills (Aps) Preferred, But Not Required.
•Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (Cpi) Within 120 Days.

Preferred Requirements:
• Applied Physical Skills (Aps) Preferred, But Not Required.

Freeman Perks and Programs

  • For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
  • Health, vision, dental insurance
  • Retirement with employer match
  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment
  • Paid Time Off  (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
  • Extended Sick pay
  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.