RECREATION THERAPIST-PRN

Responsibilities Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, northwest corner of Mississippi, about 7 miles south of Memphis. As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available, we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. For more information, visit We are currently seeking a Recreation Therapist to work on a as-needed basis (PRN). The Recreation Therapist assesses patients’ leisure and recreational development needs, provides age- and developmentally appropriate therapy groups, and establishes behavioral treatment goals consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health System. Qualifications Education: Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy, or other human services field. Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred. Licensure/Certification: CTRS preferred. Knowledge: Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy theory and practice; group leadership skills; age-specific growth and development; crisis and behavior management. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to creating 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 Hospital Services Inc.