Senior Recreational Therapist - Providence Behavioral Health

We are hiring for Senior Recreational Therapist position at Providence Youth Behavioral Health Center in Anchorage, AK!
Position is Full-time, 1 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Senior Recreational Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates recreation programs for people with disabilities or illnesses to assist with maintaining or improving the patient's physical and emotional well-being. Actively promotes excellence in patient‑ and family‑centered care, contributes to departmental and ministry‑level process improvement, and models collaborative practice across disciplines to optimize outcomes and the patient experience. Serves as a program resource in relevant areas of clinical specialty.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Crisis Recovery Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduated from an accredited Recreational Therapy program or equivalent experience.
• Upon hire: National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 3 years clinical experience in Recreational Therapy or related field.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years clinical experience in Recreational Therapy or related field.
  

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.