ACTIVITIES THERAPIST, Full Time Days
About The Position
Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Inpatient behavioral health services or residential mental health care is a long-term stay at a residential mental health facility that allows for the maximum structure and treatment for mental health disorders. From support systems, education and medication management to family, individual and group therapies, patients live at the residential facility while attending treatment. Whether acute care for mental health issues or treatment for substance use disorders, Northern Nevada Health System wants to help you get better. This Activity Therapist opportunity is full time at 40 hour per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This dynamic individual will provide direction of the activity therapy programs and staff. Oversees general recreation activities. Maintains participation in the multidisciplinary team. Supervises and/or administers all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning.
Requirements
- Masters degree from an accredited university in Recreation Therapy or related field.
- Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with the NCTRC within one year of employment OR Degree in program (completion of program in 3 years) or 5 years of Activities/Recreation experience
- CPR Certified.
- Minimum of one year experience working in a psychiatric facility.
Responsibilities
- Orient new Activity Therapy staff to all departmental policies, procedures and expectations.
- Ensures that Activity Therapy is in compliance with State and regulatory agencies.
- Trains new Activity Therapy staff in use of recreational, therapeutic, and teambuilding equipment.
- Is able to interpret assessment and develop measurable goals and objectives.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
