EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST (LICENSED) PRN

Uhs•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility): Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults. Located on a beautiful oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. Please visit our website for more information: www.austinoakshospital.com. What Austin Oaks Offers: Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs.. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking a qualified, energetic, licensed candidate, for our Music, Art, or Recreational Therapist- PRN position.The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including provision of direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, please apply online at www.austinoakshospital.com.

Requirements

EDUCATION : Required: Bachelor's and/or Master's level degree from an accredited college /university in a Therapeutic Recreation program, Art or Music.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : Required : Certification with NCTRC, CTRS, MT-BC, and ATR in Texas .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs. Physically fit to demonstrate and conduct recreation activities for patients. Physical ability to restrain patients through use of hospital approved methods.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE : Preferred: One year experience working with child, adolescent and adult populations.

Responsibilities

The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including provision of direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities.