Recreation Therapist
Comprehensive Sites
Therapeutic Recreation ResourcesLearn about Therapeutic Recreation, sign up for workshops, and read resources here.
Occupational Titles
Recreation Therapist
Accredited Academic Programs
Masters Degree in Psychology or Counseling
Salary Levels
PayScale: Recreation TherapistThe chart at this site lists the median salary for Recreation Therapists, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location.
Professional Organizations
American Counseling AssociationThe American Counseling Association has resources for students and counselors, podcasts, and public policy information. Learn about joining this organization here.
American Psychological AssociationBrowse through topics, read recent news, and order books on this site by the APA. You can also access information on continuing education, scholarships, or found a psychologist on this site.
American Therapeutic Recreation AssociationTHE ATRA has resources for members including a job board, networking opportunities, and an annual conference. Learn more about this organization, including how to join or rejoin here.
Licensing & Certification
Licensing Varies by State
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationLearn about getting certified or recertified, and sign up to take an exam here.
Job Opportunity Sources
ATRA: Recreation Therapy PositionsBrowse through a list of available positions in Recreation Therapy posted on the American Therapeutic Recreation Association website.
Indeed.com: Recreation Therapy JobsOver 25,000 jobs nationwide are available at this page, which collects its listings from a variety of job databanks across the country. There are also direct links to job descriptions and application sites from private employers. You might also want to search for related, alternative job titles.
USAJobs.com: Recreational TherapistView a list of recently posted positions, or search by keywords and location at the top of the page.
Publications
American Journal of Recreation TherapyRead articles and view past editions with a subscription to the American Journal of Recreation Therapy.
Career Videos
Recreation Therapy VideosScroll though a list of links to videos pertaining to Recreational Therapy presented by Indiana University Scholarworks.
