RECREATION THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS•Liberty Hill, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Meridell Achievement Center is a 132-bed, seclusion-free psychiatric residential treatment facility on a 60-acre campus northwest of Austin. The facility provides 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 who have emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral challenges. Its campus includes walking paths and outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court, and playing fields. The center has seven living units organized by gender, age, and developmental needs. The Recreation Therapist works as part of a compassionate treatment team to implement individualized therapeutic goals and support patient progress. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Duties include managing a caseload of two primary units, leading recreation therapy groups across the units, documenting care, participating in treatment meetings, helping with holiday events, and caring for campus animals.

Requirements

Current CTRS certification through NCTRC, obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
Effective interpersonal skills and competent clinical skills.
Collaborative, positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

ROPES/Challenge Course certification.
Experience with animals.
Previous experience working in behavioral health.
One year of group facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of two primary units, providing group Recreation Therapy and support to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
Plan and facilitate Recreation Therapy groups for all seven units on Saturdays.
Collaborate with the Recreation Therapy department to plan and implement holiday activities and events.
Document group notes and assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in weekly treatment-team staffings and team meetings.
Care for animals on campus with the Recreation Therapy department.