RT Opening in Behavioral Health

From RecreationalTherapynet: Valley Behavioral Health is now accepting applications for a full time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Must have certification from NCTRC or seeking it within one year. Weekends are (8a-4:30p) and weekday hours are from 8a-6:30p (2 different shifts). The hospital is located in Barling, AR (just outside of Fort Smith) on several acres which includes a small pond, a paved walking trail and open field for games like kickball, ultimate Frisbee, etc. The department has a half gym with one basketball goal, an art room and small kitchen. We currently have 6 units (children, acute adolescent, 2 subacute adolescent, adult and geriatric). Our patient census has recently increased after we opened a new unit in Dec. 2015. Please contact me if you are interested in this position and please include salary requirements and resume. **If this position is not filled by a Recreation Therapist, we will be forced to open it up to Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or other disciplines. Please spread the word!! Apply at the web address below: http://www.valleybehavioral.com/about/careers/ If the TR Specialist link is not working, you can click on any open position link and specify on the application that you are applying for TR. Mandy Kuykendall, BS, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Director Valley Behavioral Health System 10301 Mayo Drive Barling, AR 72923 479-494-5700 mandy.kuykendall@valleybehavioral.com