Recreational Therapist

San Fidel, United States | Posted on 02/16/2026

• Specialty Allied - Recreational Therapist
• Job Type Contract
• Date Opened 02/16/2026
• State/Province New Mexico
• City San Fidel
• Country United States

Adelphi is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide services at a residential behavioral health facility in Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will deliver recreational therapy to Native American adolescents, ages 13 to 17, helping them improve self-esteem, manage chemical dependencies, and develop lifelong recovery skills. The therapist will create individualized treatment plans and facilitate therapeutic activities designed to support these goals.

Job Quick Facts:

• Profession:
  Recreational Therapist
• Location:
  
  Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico
• Facility Type:
  Adolescent behavioral health and substance use treatment facility
• Assignment Length: 1 year (Potential for a long term contract)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth in clinical or therapeutic setting especially with behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, or trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual assessments of each resident at the time of admission.
• Use this information to develop an individualized recreation therapy treatment plan.
• Plan and implement individual and group recreation activities for adolescents at facility using accepted recreational therapy techniques for youth with chemical dependence, emotional and behavioral disturbances.
• Document in the resident's medical record progress regarding objectives, goals, changes in resident's condition and in recreational treatment plan.
• Plan, implement and evaluate adventure-based programming which includes camping, fishing, cross country, skiing, hiking, backpacking, etc.
• Identify and ensure procurement of proper equipment needed to complete planned recreational activities.
• Ensure the recreation component of the treatment plan adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and treatment plan reviews.
• Work closely with other facility staff to provide holistic treatment services.