Recreation Therapist - PRN
UHS•Temple, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Temple, Texas, with individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors and inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. The Recreation Therapist plans and implements activity services for an assigned program, defines and implements treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- CTRS, OT, or MT-BC credential required.
- Successful completion of Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification; certifications must be obtained during new-hire orientation.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients’ physical and mental conditions and needs, applying sound judgment.
- Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
- Monitor therapeutic space, supplies, and equipment, ensuring they are kept clean, orderly, and safe.
- Use time constructively and in an organized manner to complete assigned responsibilities.
- Delegate duties to other personnel as appropriate and demonstrate good judgment when making decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Pet insurance.
