Activity Therapist - PRN

Responsibilities We are looking for a PRN Activity Therapist at Hickory Trail Hospital, a 86‑bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas (Desoto, TX). The facility provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults, and offers services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program. This includes defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or a related therapeutic discipline. One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, preferred. Certification or licensure as CTRS is required. Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services