About this role
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are hiring for Senior Recreational Therapist position at Providence Youth Behavioral Health Center in Anchorage, AK!
Position is Full-time, 1 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Senior Recreational Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates recreation programs for people with disabilities or illnesses to assist with maintaining or improving the patient's physical and emotional well-being. Actively promotes excellence in patient‑ and family‑centered care, contributes to departmental and ministry‑level process improvement, and models collaborative practice across disciplines to optimize outcomes and the patient experience. Serves as a program resource in relevant areas of clinical specialty.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Crisis Recovery Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Coursework/Training: Graduated from an accredited Recreational Therapy program or equivalent experience.
- Upon hire: National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- 3 years clinical experience in Recreational Therapy or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years clinical experience in Recreational Therapy or related field.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.