RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPIST (CERT) - PRN

UHS • Arlington, TX

46d • 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

• 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.
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, recreation, or music therapy.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees