Recreation Therapist/Fitness
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies.
- Certification or registration through the appropriate credentialing board is preferred.
- A valid driver license in the state of employment is required for Residential and PHP/IOP assignments.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within 30 days of hire, with annual recertification.
- Formal training in management of the aggressive patient, including self-defense training, is required within 60 days of hire, with annual recertification.
- Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital is required, with yearly renewal where applicable.
- Employees at Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 must have at least one year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders.
- Experiential Therapy pool and fixed-FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center must comply with Residential Care Centers and Community Based Residential Facility employee training requirements.
- The role requires working knowledge of psychosocial functioning in patient/resident groups and applying expressive activities in a psychiatric setting.
- Awareness of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy skills is required.
- Develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct, and evaluate experiential therapy programming in specialized treatment areas.
- Apply knowledge and experience in an educational role with interdisciplinary staff and community resources.
- Document within the designated program.
- Use recreational activities to help patients/residents learn and apply recovery skills taught in protocol sessions.
- Provide individualized treatment within a group setting.
- Use a range of experiential media, including adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts and crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes, and challenge courses.
- A master's degree in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies is preferred.
- Certification or registration through the appropriate credentialing board is preferred.
About the company
Rogers Behavioral Health provides specialized, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, teens, and adults. It treats OCD, anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD through a growing national network of programs. Treatments are delivered using measurement-based care, with clinicians tracking clinical outcomes to guide treatment decisions and improve results. The organization operates as a not-for-profit with more than a century of experience, distinguishing itself by its focus on proven therapies, outcome data, and access to care across multiple communities. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, data-driven psychiatric care that helps patients achieve better mental health outcomes across the country.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wisconsin approved a $10 million Chippewa Falls grant in February 2026.
- Rogers opened Brown Deer Lifewell June 2026 and added East-Westallis residential capacity August 2026.
- New Chippewa Falls and Sun Prairie expansions broaden referral flow and regional reach.
What critics are saying
- NUHW filed NLRB charges in June 2026 after West Allis firings.
- Rogers sued April 2026 to block union elections; Judge Adelman denied relief.
- Labor conflict threatens clinician retention, patient continuity, and brand trust if organizing spreads.
What makes Rogers Behavioral Health unique
- Rogers runs five care levels across ten states, including telehealth and inpatient.
- Rogers specializes in OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma with exposure therapy.
- Rogers uses pharmacogenomics and virtual reality, reinforcing a clinically differentiated treatment stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)