Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Behavioral Hospital
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field is required.
- An active Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification is required.
- Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Handle with Care de-escalation training certification is required.
- Strong assessment and documentation skills are required.
- The role requires the physical ability to lead activities.
- The role requires the ability to work some weekends and holidays and maintain flexible scheduling.
- The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, light lifting and equipment setup, and manual dexterity for activities.
- Design age-appropriate therapeutic activities for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Create individualized recreation plans based on patient needs.
- Adapt activities to accommodate various physical and mental health requirements.
- Maintain and update therapeutic recreation programs.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive recreational therapy assessments for new admissions.
- Provide individual and group therapeutic activities.
- Document patient participation and progress.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Monitor patient engagement and therapeutic benefits.
- Maintain therapeutic equipment and supplies.
- Ensure safe and appropriate use of recreational facilities.
- Track program outcomes and effectiveness.
- Coordinate special therapeutic events and activities.
- Manage activity schedules and resources.
- Lead physical activities and engage with patient populations.
- A Master's degree in Recreational Therapy.
- Experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
- Knowledge of psychiatric care principles.
- Crisis intervention training.
About the company
Perimeter Healthcare provides behavioral health services across the United States, offering psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. It delivers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, family sessions, group therapy, and specialty activities like art therapy. The care model is team-based, with daily interaction between patients and psychiatrists supported by nurses, social workers, internists, and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive, continuous care. Revenue comes from patient care services, including inpatient stays, outpatient programs, and various therapy formats. Compared with peers, Perimeter Healthcare emphasizes a broad, cross-age approach with a strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary treatment and family involvement to support mental health and recovery. The company’s goal is to offer hope and transform lives by helping patients heal and regain their quality of life.
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beacon Children's Hospital broadened Alabama access and added pediatric capacity in June 2025.
- Perimeter still operates a diversified census mix: acute, residential, child, adult, and geriatric care.
- The private-investor sale in 2025 likely enables faster add-on acquisitions and operational upgrades.
What critics are saying
- Edgemont said Perimeter was sold to a private investor in April 2025; leverage risk rises.
- Residential and inpatient psychiatry face Medicaid rate pressure and state licensing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
- Integration of Beacon and older facilities can fail before 2027, disrupting occupancy and referrals.
What makes Perimeter Healthcare unique
- Multi-state behavioral health platform serving children, adults, seniors across inpatient and PRTF care.
- Beacon acquisition expanded Perimeter into Alabama with 32 licensed pediatric psychiatric beds in 2025.
- Licensed facilities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama widen referral capture.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Insurance Options
Professional Development Budget