RECREATION THERAPIST (CERTIFIED) - FULL TIME

UHS•Arlington, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor plans and implements activity services for an assigned program. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the counselor defines and implements treatment goals and provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Millwood Hospital is a 134-bed mental health facility in Arlington, Texas, providing inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. The hospital is Joint Commission accredited and affiliated with Universal Health Services, Inc. The role requires attendance at the full hospital and departmental orientations during the first week, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Shift differential pay is available for some shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art, music, or recreation therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline.
Certification or licensure by a state and/or national governing body in art, recreation, or music therapy.
Successful completion of CPR certification before beginning work.
Successful completion of CPI Behavior Training before beginning work.
Current First Aid certifications.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Art Therapy is preferred.
One year of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activity services for an assigned program.
Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.