RECREATION / MOVEMENT THERAPIST - FULL TIME

UHS • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.
FULL TIME position
JOB SUMMARY: Provides therapy services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment plans. The Recreation/Movement Therapist also provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living.
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Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Recreation/Movement Therapy or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• One year experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Recreation Therapy Certification (or is certification eligible) by the professional organization in the area(s) of expertise preferred.
• Lifesaving instructor certification desirable
• Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of psychosocial assessments.
• Able to work cooperatively with other hospital staff and involved community agencies.
• Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment plans.
• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Crisis intervention
• Activities of daily living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees