Recreational Therapist Assistant PRN

Uhs • Meridian, MS

108d

About The Position

Alliance Health Center is seeking a qualified, energetic candidate for our Recreational Therapist-PRN position for our behavioral health facility. This position is for weekdays and weekends. The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including provision of direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities. Must also maintain the documentation of services rendered from the recreational perspective. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, please apply online at www.alliancehealthcenter.com. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents. For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's level degree from an accredited college/university in a Therapeutic Recreation program, Art or Music.
• Certification with CTRS preferred.
• One year working with a mental health population is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management preferred.
• B.S. in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, or similar field of study may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to patients.
• Deliver direct therapy and evaluative activities.
• Coordinate hospital-wide activities.
• Maintain documentation of services rendered from the recreational perspective.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree