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Summer 2027 Start Experiential Therapist Internship
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What they do
A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$55,408 / year median in Wisconsin
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Summer 2027 Start Experiential Therapist Internship Rogers Behavioral Health vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Wisconsin, West Allis Sep 01, 2026
Summary:
The Experiential Therapist Intern develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. The Experiential Therapist Intern will have a working knowledge of the psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following: Evaluate, plan and coordinate experiential programming.
Complete documentation or treatment according to Rogers policy.
Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.
Additional Job Description:
Education/Training Requirements:
Enrolled or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required.
Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided.
Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system are required.
Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required. With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flex spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)