Recreational Therapist
Job Description
Job Title: Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health
Job Type: Fulltime, Nonexempt
Schedule:
Your experience matters
Maria Parham Franklin is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Maria Parham Franklin is proud to serve the residents of Louisburg, North Carolina, and surrounding communities with compassionate, high‑quality care. Backed by a trusted network of physicians and caregivers, the Franklin location is recognized for its commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and personalized care. We take pride in getting to know each patient as an individual and creating care plans tailored to their unique needs. Maria Parham Franklin offers essential services including emergency care, adult and geriatric behavioral health, outpatient imaging, and laboratory services—delivering reliable, community‑focused healthcare close to home.
How you’ll contribute
The Recreational Therapist is responsible for completing comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the primary counselor and interdisciplinary team. This role uses therapeutic, recreational, and leisure-based activities to support patients’ emotional, social, and behavioral health needs. The therapist monitors patient progress, adjusts interventions as needed, and facilitates both group and individual sessions to promote engagement, coping skills, and socialization. Additionally, this position plays a key role in discharge planning by educating patients and families on community resources and healthy leisure lifestyles to support ongoing recovery.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required
Master of Social Work degree preferred
Current Recreational Therapist license
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification
Handle With Care within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support certification
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, [email protected]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!
More about
At Maria Parham Health’s Maria Parham Franklin, part of Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, you'll grow your career while making communities healthier®. Maria Parham Health Franklin Facility, which houses a highly comprehensive 11-bed Emergency Department located in Louisburg. This stand-alone ED is fully staffed and equipped to accommodate any emergency situation with speed and efficiency. Our Franklin facility also includes a unique Behavioral Health unit to serve the mental health needs of our area's population. Our Behavioral Health Unit is divided between 20 adult psychiatric units for those between the age of 18 and 55, and a 13-bed geriatric unit for our population over the age of 55. Maria Parham Franklin also offers an array of outpatient testing and diagnostics. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter.
EEOC Statement
“Maria Parham Franklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Franklin is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”