Recreational Therapist (CTRS)- Full-Time Monday-Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina at Learning Services, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Adult Neurorehabilitation

Location: Raleigh, NC

Company: Learning Services, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner

Employment Type: Full-Time- Monday-Friday (Day shift)

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a dynamic organization that provides exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injuries.

For over 35 years, Collage Rehabilitation Partners has partnered with patients, families, and funders across the country to move lives forward. Known by our trusted names across the country—Learning Services, ReMed, Tree of Life, Collage Home & Community Rehabilitation Partners, and Collage Nursing & Homecare Partners—we are one unified company on a single mission: delivering specialized, expert neurorehabilitation from inpatient facilities to home-based care. Same exceptional care, same dedicated teams—fully connected.

Step into a career and join a team whose mission is to move lives forward every day!!

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our clinical team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee comprehensive recreational programs tailored to individual client needs across residential and community settings. You will work directly with clients to conduct initial assessments, track progress, support treatment goals, and develop discharge plans—fostering holistic growth across cognitive, social, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial domains.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Care & Program Delivery

• Plan and facilitate individual and group recreational, leisure, and health-oriented activities within residential and community environments.
• Support clients through challenging situations (e.g., activity or medication refusal) using positive interaction strategies.
• Assist clients with personal financial management and budget strategies to promote independent living skills.
• Provide adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and modifications tailored to specific clinical focus areas (e.g., mood disorders, addictions, medical issues).

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct initial and annual assessments across the five core domains (cognitive, social, physical, spiritual, psychosocial).
• Formulate, review, and adjust individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor progress toward goal achievement, writing monthly/quarterly reports and logging session documentation promptly.

Team Collaboration & Operations

• Serve as a liaison between clients, families, employers, and community partners to encourage self-advocacy and reintegration.
• Coordinate with direct care and clinical staff to build weekly schedules incorporating treatment plans, ADLs, and behavioral plans.
• Provide continuous training and feedback to staff members to ensure consistent implementation of therapeutic recreation strategies.
• Manage recreational activity budgets, expense logs, and petty cash in compliance with financial guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, state regulations, and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field required.
• Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required.
• Professional Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with families, multidisciplinary teams, and community organizations
• Operational Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a record of responsible driving, travel up to 30% of the time and, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits & Compensation

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement & Security: 401(k) plan and short/long-term disability options.
• Professional Growth: Tuition Assistance programs, continuing education support, and leadership retreats.
• Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus program.

Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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