PRN - RECREATION & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

UHS • Desoto, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing engaging recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote patient wellness, socialization, and recovery. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide meaningful programming that supports the emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients in a behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate is energetic, compassionate, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification.
• Successful completion of de-escalation and restraint training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline is preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, is preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing engaging recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote patient wellness, socialization, and recovery.
• Working closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide meaningful programming that supports the emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients in a behavioral health setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED