Recreation Therapist Jobs in Illinois

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Recreational Therapist - Diamond Headache Unit

  • Ascension Health
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred....

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Recreation Specialist, Weekends

  • Lambs Farm
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 3 days ago

Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, leisure services, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, or related field OR high school diploma with 2-3 years experience working with adults...

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Recreation Therapist - Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities FULL TIME position - Days / evenings (may include weekends) JOB SUMMARY: Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational Therapy or Drama Therapy Services to patients in one or more...

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Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Supervisor)

  • Department Of Justice
  • Thomson, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Thomson, IL
  • 11 days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Summary Corrections...

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Recreational Therapist Behavioral Geriatric Unit

  • AdventHealth
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 12 days ago

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination...

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Recreational Therapist

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

Designs, implements and leads specialized diagnostic and daily therapeutic recreation activities for individual children and adolescents....

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Recreation Therapist

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
  • Rockford, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in recreational, art or music therapy from an accredited institution. Required Maintains nonviolent intervention training....

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School Art Therapist

  • AdventHealth
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • 22 days ago

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B...

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Certified Recreation Therapist

  • Centurion Health
  • Joliet, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 29 days ago

Under the direction of professional mental health staff, the Recreation Therapist will use recreational activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building and problem solving in support...

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Music Therapist

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

therapy experience (preferred) Additional certifications (preferred): NICU Music Therapy (NICU-MT); Rhythm, Breath, and Lullaby (RBL); Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT); Hospice and Palliative Care Music...

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Hospice Music Therapist (PRN)

  • LHC Group
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 30+ days ago

One year of practice in music therapy preferred. Skill Requirement Mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual, who is supportive of the hospice concept of care....

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Art Therapist (Residential)

  • UCAN
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Art Therapist (Residential) Department: Residential Reports to: Clinical Director Position Objective and Summary: Under the supervision of the Residential Clinical Director, the...

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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Adult Psych 8 Hamilton

  • Carle Foundation Hospital
  • Peoria, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, activity director....

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EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST (Art, Music, Recreation, Drama) - PART TIME/FLEX

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational Therapy or Drama Therapy Services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu....

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Headache Unit

  • 1201 Northwest Community Hospital
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Specialist (CTRS) designation by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and Current Illinois state licensure as a Recreational Therapist required Experience: Minimum...

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Salary for Recreation Therapist Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Recreation Therapists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
30.9%
Associate's Degree
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recreation Therapists in Illinois
Less than 1 year
50.0%
1-2 years
26.9%
2-4 years
15.4%
6-8 years
3.9%
None
3.9%