PRN Recreation Therapist (Art/Music/CTRS) - Behavioral Health Setting

Uhs • Highlands Ranch, CO

125d

About The Position

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Recreational Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Recreational Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally or emotionally disabled patients. The Recreational Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, recreation, or occupational therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or Board-Certified Music Therapist (MTBC).
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of patients in the Recreational Therapy program.
• Facilitate rehabilitation of mentally or emotionally disabled patients.
• Follow policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for patient treatment.
• Comply with performance improvement program.
• Organize and conduct music, recreation, or occupational therapy programs.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to enhance performance.
• Facilitate learning of skills essential for adaptation and productivity.

Benefits

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree