Recreation Therapist (Art/Music/CTRS) - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS • Highlands Ranch, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, Colorado, with individual units for adults and seniors and inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Recreation Therapist supervises and coordinates patient activities in the Recreational Therapy program to support rehabilitation of patients with mental or emotional disabilities. The role follows treatment policies, procedures, standards, and objectives and complies with the performance improvement program. Depending on specialty, the therapist may organize and conduct music, recreation, or occupational therapy programs. The therapist directs patients’ participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions essential to adaptation and productivity; diminish or correct pathology; and promote and maintain health.

The position is scheduled Friday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The stated start date is January 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in art, music, recreation therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline.
• Certification or licensure as a Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or Board-Certified Music Therapist (MTBC).
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care training; certification training may be obtained during new-hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate patient activities in the Recreational Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Follow policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for patient treatment and comply with the performance improvement program.
• Organize and conduct music, recreation, or occupational therapy programs, depending on specialty.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Facilitate learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
• Help diminish or correct pathology and promote and maintain health.

Benefits

• Tuition and educational reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Discounts on pet, automotive, and homeowners insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level