Activity/Recreational Therapist-full time

Recreational Therapist

Horizon Health is seeking a rec therapist to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual treatment. Additionally, they are responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participating in the community relations program. The recreational therapist is expected to adhere to all ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements as well as uphold client confidentiality and privacy rights.

Assessment And Evaluation: Performs Activity Therapy Assessment on assigned patients within 72 hours of admission Identifies patient's ability to utilize leisure time in a healthy, productive manner. Completes designated portion of multidisciplinary continuing care plan.

Assess risk factors and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Accurately and thoroughly documents assessment and patient activity using appropriate clinical terminology. Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments. Prepare and submit required reports in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.

Educate clients about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies and self-care techniques. Promote mental health awareness and prevention within the community.

Collaboration and Consultation: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care. Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Quality care is our passion; Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings.

Bachelor's degree in recreational, art, or music therapy required

Secure training required within 60 days of hiring, renew annually thereafter.

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.

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