Travel Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health
About The Position
Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Our Adventure RN/Therapist program offers flexible employment opportunities across our national network of behavioral health facilities. This role involves designing and implementing therapeutic activities for patients, evaluating their progress, conducting individual and group sessions, providing education and support, and collaborating with the treatment team. The position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, for a 13-week assignment, requiring full-time hours (40 per week) on a day shift schedule with weekend requirements. The company emphasizes quality care and improving lives, offering a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development within a large, nationwide network.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Certified Therapeutic Specialist with CTRS certification or may consider Music, Art, or Dance such as Registered Art Therapist, Certified Music Therapist
- Two (2) or more years' experience providing activity therapy
- Prefer experience in a behavioral health/psych setting
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and implement therapeutic activities for patients based on thorough assessment of patient's symptoms, professional/referral input, and all other available data
- Evaluate and document patient responses to treatment and progress towards goals to develop recommendations for discharge and aftercare
- Conduct individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards
- Provide appropriate education, resources, and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
- Provide high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients' functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients' treatment team
- Complete and maintain all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations
- Assess patient needs regularly and assist in developing and updating the Master Treatment Plan
- Work within a team environment to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient
- Provide group educational therapies to assigned patients consistent with established techniques and methods
Benefits
- Enhanced hourly rate
- Tax-exempt stipend where applicable
- Bi-weekly pay
- Opportunity for overtime
- Paid travel to/from assignment
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
