RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPIST (CERT) - PRN

Universal Health Services • Arlington, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM / Week 2: M & Tu 9 AM - 5 PM

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Masters degree in Art Therapy, preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, recreation, or music therapy.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI Behavior Training prior to beginning work. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Art Therapy
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

Responsibilities

• planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
• defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees