LEAD RECREATION THERAPIST
UHS•Arlington, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor plans and implements activity services for an assigned program. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the role involves defining and implementing treatment goals and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The position is at Millwood Hospital, a 134-bed mental health facility in Arlington, Texas, providing inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in art, music, or recreation therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline.
- Certification or licensure by a state and/or national governing body in art, recreation, or music therapy.
- Successfully complete CPR certification before beginning work.
- Successfully complete CPI Behavior Training before beginning work.
- Current First Aid certification.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in Art Therapy is preferred.
- Three years of related experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
- Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
