Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - CTRS

3/28/2026

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for providing diverse therapeutic services using recreation and adapted activities to enhance the emotional and mental wellbeing of individuals. This role also involves conducting client assessments, developing treatment plans, and documenting progress as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Salary

31.2064 - 36.1575 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.  We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

About the Role

Shift: Part Time, Sunday and Monday 9:00AM-5:00PM

Job Description

A Certified Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialist (CTRS) is a person who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field and certified through NCTRC or pending certification exam within 90 days of hire. A CTRS is responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic services to a diverse population using recreation, cooperative activities, adapted physical education/leisure, to facilitate the emotional and mental wellbeing of individuals. As a member of Therapeutic Rehabilitation services, a CTRS is also responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and documentation of the assigned clients as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Responsibility

1.Provides clinical interventions in various treatment modalities within their scope of practice.

2.Demonstrates flexibility in working collaboratively with peers and other disciplines within all service areas

3.Participates in service-based Quality Improvement initiatives.

4.Participates in patient assessments and treatment planning as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

5.Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in in heath related field from an accredited school.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist upon hire or within three months of employment
Completed an internship in a behavioral health setting, or previous work experience in a behavioral health setting.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Skills

Therapeutic RecreationClinical InterventionsTreatment PlanningClient AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkQuality ImprovementRecreationCooperative ActivitiesAdapted Physical EducationLeisure FacilitationEmotional WellbeingMental Wellbeing