Milieu Therapist I - Flex Fulltime
NewVista Behavioral Health · Columbus, Ohio · Posted Jul 5, 2026
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Recreational Therapist, Full Time
New Vista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting for a qualified Recreational Therapist at River Vista, a premier behavioral health hospital.
At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.
Come join our team as a recreational therapist, CTRS at River Vista!
The recreational therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The recreational therapist plans, organizes and directs medically 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. The recreational therapist regulates the content of the programs in accordance with patients' capabilities, needs and interests. The recreational therapist will instruct patients in relaxation techniques, calisthenics, and counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
Healthcare + Life Balance
- Medical Packages with Rx 3 Choices
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
- Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
- Dental Care Program 2 choices
- Life Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy or relevant licensure or certification per State of Ohio practice guidelines.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Music or art therapist accepted
Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate.
Completes all assessments within 24 hours and contribute to assessment workload balance between therapists.
Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders.
Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
Maintains constant communication with the physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments.
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient. Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their families.
Reassesses when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
Provides direction to nursing staff regarding activity related groups.
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