Job Address:

4770 Larimer Pkwy Johnstown, CO 80534

 

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) — WEEKEND

Pay: $38 - $43 
Location:  Johnstown, CO
Schedule: Weekend Shifts

Join Our Caring Team at Sierra Vista Behavioral Health!

At Sierra Vista Behavioral Health, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a warm and supportive environment. Our facility offers a range of services for adolescents, and adults, emphasizing personalized treatment and holistic wellness. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while growing your professional skills in a collaborative and enriching setting.

Join the Journey of Hope

Re‑ignite motivation through purposeful activity. As a CTRS, you design therapeutic recreation that reduces anxiety, builds coping, and fosters connection —bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Assess leisure interests and functional skills; write goal‑driven care plans.
• Lead groups in mindfulness, art/music, movement, and community reintegration skills.
• Track attendance and outcomes; collaborate with nursing and therapy to reinforce coping plans.
• Maintain safe spaces and equipment; adapt activities to diverse abilities.
• Coordinate with rounding providers and daytime interdisciplinary teams to keep care plans moving.
• Support safe discharges and smooth handoffs to evening/night teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy or related field; NCTRC certification (CTRS).
• Experience in inpatient psych or substance use treatment preferred.
• Creative, energetic facilitator with patient‑first mindset.

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