CERTIFIED RECREATION THERAPIST (CTRS)

UHS • Memphis, TN

105d

About The Position

Compass Intervention Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Certified Recreational Therapist for our Acute Hospital. Our mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that patients recommend to family and friends; physicians choose for their patients; purchasers select for their clients; and employees are proud of. Compass Intervention Center believes and applies the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment of all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery. The Certified Recreational Therapist is responsible for assessing client’s leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Compass Intervention Center. The Certified Recreational Therapist creates a safe environment for clients, provides direct supervision of clients, empowers clients, and teaches new tools for coping to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Leisure Management, Recreational Therapy or other related field.
• Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS) required.
• One year experience in working with a mental health population.
• Prefer Activity Therapy experience.
• Prefer knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s leisure and recreational activities.
• Provide age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups.
• Establish behavioral treatment goals consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Compass Intervention Center.
• Create a safe environment for clients.
• Provide direct supervision of clients.
• Empower clients and teach new coping tools.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to groups providing care to varied populations including children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, chemical dependency or dually diagnosed clients.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees