Top 45 Recreation therapist Jobs in Massachusetts

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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1d
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
HRI Hospital —Brookline, MA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Activity Therapist - Full Time
Arbour Hospital —Jamaica Plain, MA
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
10d
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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8d
Activity Therapist - Per Diem
HRI Hospital —Brookline, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Inpatient
- Free parking
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
1d
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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3d
Vocational and Unlicensed Recreational Therapist, Forensic Unit
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $18.50 - $29.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Marketing
- Adults
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activity Therapist
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $23.98 - $32.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activity Therapist
Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital —Malden, MA
- $30.44 - $36.35 an hour
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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
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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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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Activities Director
RegalCare at Lowell —Lowell, MA
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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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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3d
Activity Therapist, PRN
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital —Holyoke, MA
- $23.98 - $32.37 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- 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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Inpatient Activity Therapist – Per Diem

HRI Hospital -
Brookline, MA

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Job Details

Part-time
$28.58 - $40.71 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Master's degree
Master's degree in human services

Full Job Description

Per Diem Activity Therapist Opportunity -

HRI Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Activity Therapist for our inpatient psychiatric units. This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population. This is a Per Diem position with hours available on weekdays and/or weekends.

HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Website: https://www.hrihospital.com/

As an Activity Therapist, you will:

Run assigned treatment groups to meet the need of various functioning level and/or diagnostic categories
Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening/evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients
Identify patients’ assets and problem areas
Collaborate with patients in goal-setting
Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities
Complete daily notes for each group

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Education: Master’s in human services related field required
License: LMHC, LICSW, or OT preferred
Experience: One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred. Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.58 - $40.71 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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