PRN EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY THERAPIST (BA)-Psychiatric Clinical Services Facility

UHS • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Eligible for (or possess) current license in District of Columbia.
• One Year of experience as a Recreational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related field highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administratively and clinically responsible for providing recreational/expressive therapies activities for adolescents and adults from the ages of 5-65+.
• Assume delegated responsibility as liaison to treatment teams, exhibiting in-depth knowledge in assessment and prescription of Expressive Therapy program for individual patient needs.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (25 days of personal leave and up to 30 days of sick leave in a year)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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