RECREATION THERAPIST (BA) (Non-Licensed)

UHS • Arlington, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist (Non-licensed) 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care or Crisis Prevention Intervention de-escalation training.

Nice To Haves

• CTRS certification is preferred.
• Candidates that can occasionally work weekend shifts are highly desirable.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level