Activity Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline.
- A minimum of One (1) year of related experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
- Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Nice To Haves
- Certification or licensure as a CTRS is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
- Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Assistance after 90 days of employment!
- Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
