Top 45 Recreation therapist Jobs in Massachusetts

Recreational Therapist (HBRS)
The Arc of the South Shore, Inc. —Rehoboth, MA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activity Therapist
VitalCore Health Strategies —Bridgewater, MA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Activity Therapist - Full Time
Arbour Hospital —Jamaica Plain, MA
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
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Activities Therapist, Full Time, 40 Hours
MiraVista —Holyoke, MA
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Activity Therapist - Full Time
HRI Hospital —Brookline, MA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Recreation Program Manager, Special Needs Program
City of Newton —Newton, MA
- $74,860 - $100,608 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Paid holidays
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Activity Director
A Joyful Adult Health Care Center —Acton, MA
- $34 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Expressive Art Therapist / Group Therapist - Inpatient
Pembroke Hospital —Pembroke, MA
- $26.46 - $39.68 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- Adults
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Advocates —Lexington, MA
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Inpatient Activity Therapist – Per Diem
HRI Hospital —Brookline, MA
- $28.58 - $40.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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DEMENTIA SPECIAL CARE UNIT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility —Greenfield, MA
- $21.00 - $25.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Management
- Mid-level
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Activity Therapist
VitalCore Health Strategies —Framingham, MA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Activities Director
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth —South Dartmouth, MA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Skilled nursing facility
- English
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Expressive Therapist - Per Diem
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine —Worcester, MA
- $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Inpatient
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Director of Life Enrichment / Activities
Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc. —Worcester, MA
- $52,000 - $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Management
- Writing skills
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
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Activity Therapist - Per Diem
HRI Hospital —Brookline, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Inpatient
- Free parking
Activity Director
Wedgemere HealthCare —Taunton, MA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Long term care
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Activities Director
Brightview Senior Living, LLC —Arlington, MA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Recreational Activities for LTC Center FT
Chestnut Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center —East Longmeadow, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Activities Director
Newfield House —Plymouth, MA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Skilled nursing facility
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreational Therapist (HBRS)

The Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
Rehoboth, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$35 - $40 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Patients with cognitive disabilities
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Adaptive equipment application
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
First Aid Certification
Intellectual disabilities support
Adults with developmental disabilities
Autism spectrum disorders support
Assistive technologies
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Disability services experience

Full Job Description

Position Overview

The Arc of the South Shore has been awarded a contract from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for a new Home-Based Residential Supports (HBRS) Pilot. The Arc is supporting five individuals who live with their families as an alternative to placement in a 24/7 group home. All individuals have significant medical and/or behavioral support needs. The HBRS program is contract-funded and contingent upon continued support from DDS.

Reporting to the Family Care Coordination Manager, the Recreational Therapist provides individualized therapeutic recreation services to a young adult participating in the HBRS Pilot. Working collaboratively with the family, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and interdisciplinary team members, the Recreational Therapist develops and implements individualized recreation and leisure plans that promote engagement, self-expression, skill development, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

Using person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices, the Recreational Therapist assesses the individual's interests, abilities, and support needs to create meaningful experiences within the home environment. The role supports skill maintenance, choice-making, social connection, and participation in enriching activities while providing coaching and consultation to family caregivers and support staff.

The ideal candidate is a creative, energetic, and compassionate professional who enjoys thinking outside the box to develop engaging experiences for individuals with significant support needs. They bring a positive, strengths-based approach and are passionate about helping others discover joy, purpose, and personal fulfillment through individualized recreation and leisure opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic Recreation Assessment & Planning

Conduct comprehensive therapeutic recreation assessments to identify individual interests, strengths, preferences, abilities, barriers, and support needs.
Develop individualized recreation and leisure plans aligned with personal goals, Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and behavioral support strategies, promoting skill development, social engagement, physical activity, and community inclusion.
Monitor progress and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure recreation goals remain meaningful, person-centered, and responsive to changing needs.

Therapeutic Recreation & Meaningful Engagement

Develop and facilitate individualized therapeutic recreation activities based on each individual’s interests, strengths, preferences, and abilities, supporting communication, social, cognitive, sensory, and leisure skill development.
Create meaningful opportunities for engagement, self-expression, learning, sensory exploration, and enjoyment within the home and community settings for individuals with complex physical, medical, developmental, and behavioral support needs.
Promote choice-making, self-determination, and social connection by introducing new experiences, hobbies, and adaptive recreational activities, including music, art, storytelling, technology, games, and other therapeutic modalities.

Behavioral Support & Clinical Collaboration

Collaborate with BCBAs and clinical team members to ensure recreational activities align with behavioral goals and skill acquisition objectives.
Integrate positive behavioral supports and trauma-informed approaches into recreation and community participation activities to promote engagement and success.
Monitor and communicate behavioral and social outcomes related to recreational participation, and assist in identifying environmental modifications and support strategies that enhance inclusion and participation.

Caregiver Support & Recreation Planning

Provide coaching, education, and consultation to family caregivers regarding therapeutic recreation strategies and meaningful engagement opportunities. Assist families in incorporating activities into daily routines.
Develop activity schedules, adaptive recreation plans, and individualized engagement strategies that can be implemented by caregivers and support staff.
Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, sensory materials, and environmental modifications that support participation.

Documentation, Data Collection & Compliance

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services provided, including assessments, reports, recommendations, and service records in accordance with agency and DDS requirements.
Document progress toward recreation, leisure, social, and community participation goals, ensuring records reflect individual outcomes and service delivery.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and planning activities to support coordinated service delivery.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Human Services, Psychology, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Music Therapy, or a related field required.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or OT/PT Assistant certification preferred.
Minimum three years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
Experience supporting individuals with complex medical, physical, and developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of adaptive recreation, sensory-based interventions, assistive technology, and quality-of-life programming required. Experience adapting recreational and leisure activities for individuals with limited mobility, significant physical disabilities, or medically complex conditions preferred.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to bring enthusiasm, positivity, and a strengths-based approach to supporting individuals and families. Skilled at identifying innovative ways to promote enjoyment, engagement, self-expression, and quality of life within the home environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and support individuals from diverse backgrounds, including across protected characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, culture, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, and genetic information, in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws.
Current First Aid and CPR certification required. Must have valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and acceptable background checks. Must have access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Must be comfortable working in family homes and throughout the local community.

Compensation

Job Type: Full-Time. Benefit eligible.

Compensation: $35-40/hour (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)

Expected Hours & Location: 40 hours per week. M-F schedule with the potential for weekend hours. Based in Rehoboth, MA.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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recreation therapist jobs in massachusetts

Recreational Therapist (HBRS)

Activity Therapist

Activity Therapist - Full Time

Activities Therapist, Full Time, 40 Hours

Activity Therapist - Full Time

Recreation Program Manager, Special Needs Program

Activity Director

Expressive Art Therapist / Group Therapist - Inpatient

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Inpatient Activity Therapist – Per Diem

DEMENTIA SPECIAL CARE UNIT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Activities Director

Expressive Therapist - Per Diem

Director of Life Enrichment / Activities

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Activity Director

Activities Director

Director of Recreational Activities for LTC Center FT

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