Recreation Therapist (CTRS)
UHS•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Recreation Therapist 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, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
- One (1) year of related experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Understanding of mental illness
- Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
- Successful completion of CPR Certification
- Successful completion of Handle with Care training
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
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
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
