Activity Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is looking for an Activity Therapist at Three Rivers Behavioral Health in Columbia, South Carolina. The role requires planning and organizing activity therapy programming and conducting assessments while working within a dynamic team environment.

This full-time position offers a challenging work environment along with competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. Candidates are expected to hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have two years of experience in mental health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy).
• Minimum of two years of experience with a mental health population.
• CPR & CPI certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and complete all activity therapy programming.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning.

Skills

Activity therapy programming

Conduct assessments

Treatment planning

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136‑bed treatment facility specializing in behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults.

The Activity Therapist will:

• Plan, organize, and complete all activity therapy programming.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning as assigned.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Career development opportunities within Universal Health Services and its subsidiaries.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee referral program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy).
• Minimum of two years of experience working with a mental health population.
• CPR & CPI certification required (training provided during orientation and annually onsite).

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.