PRN EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY THERAPIST (MS)- (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY)

UHS•Washington, DC

102d

About The Position

EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY THERAPIST 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 in which they must exhibit in-depth knowledge in assessment and prescription of Expressive Therapy program for individual patient needs. 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. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree in Recreational Therapy preferred
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 Recreational Therapy

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 in which they must exhibit in-depth knowledge in assessment and prescription of Expressive Therapy program for individual patient needs.
Knowledge of Recreational therapy standards of practice as certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Knowledge of group dynamics and the provisions of a therapeutically safe environment.
Ability to establish and maintain an empathetic therapeutic relationship with patients.
Ability to assess and document patient progress during treatment.
Ability to communicate clinical input as a member of the patient’s multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to function as a Handle With Care team member.

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!