Activity Therapist

Activity Therapist

Granite Hills Hospital offers high-quality, patient centered behavioral health care for the greater Milwaukee community. Our 120-bed facility features evidence-based treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

The Activity Therapist evaluates and administers therapy to patients in accordance with goals provided in the treatment plan. Evaluation and therapy programs are developed through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potentials in all areas of a patient's life.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art, music, or recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS is required within a deadline after your start date.
• Additional requirements: Successful completion of CPR certification and successful completion of CPI 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.