Recreation Therapist

Responsibilities Recreation Therapist required to work with behavioral health patients (substance abuse/mental health) within an inpatient and partial treatment setting. Therapists assess recreational habits and provide therapeutic interventions to improve daily functioning, primarily through group modalities. Essential Core Functions: Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services for all patients that includes physical fitness, creative expression opportunities, leisure, and general psycho-education learning activities. Administers therapeutic recreational assessment. Documents services and patient response in medical record. Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings. Contributes to the development of treatment plans. Maintains age-appropriate recreation/education supplies and equipment, including purchasing supplies and materials for patient reinforcement/reward program, and holiday celebrations. Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, or related field is required. Certification as a Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred. Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse patients is preferred. Knowledge of variety of recreational activities is required. Must possess ability and willingness to work professionally and effectively with staff, medical staff, patients, administration and others. Ability to complete documentation that is consistent with policy and good clinical practice. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Short and Long Term Disability 401K with match Employee Stock Purchase Plan and additional voluntary benefits and discounts Opportunity Offerings Rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services