ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Prescription drug plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center, a 110-bed mental health facility in Las Vegas, is seeking a PRN Activity Therapist (CTRS required) to join a multidisciplinary team providing recreational therapy, case management and psycho-educational groups for adults, teens and children in an inpatient setting.

You will plan, implement and evaluate activity therapy programs, maintain charts, and collaborate with program staff to support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy from an Accredited University.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• CPR/FA certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric facility preferred.
• Ability to administer Activity Therapy assessment and write ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs recreational activities, and structured diversion or outings.
• Maintains Activity Therapy charting and own caseload.
• Implements therapy activities outside the hospital to support treatment.
• Implements therapeutic recreation programs on assigned unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CTRS

CPR/FA

Communication skills

Leadership

Case management

Psycho-educational groups

Education

Bachelors in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility providing acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting since 2001. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, intensive physician involvement and oversight, and daily group and educational programs. We provide a caring and healthy environment that gives individuals a chance to make positive changes.

We are currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a PRN Activity Therapist (CTRS required). An Activity Therapist role is to provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to Spring Mountain’s populations, to serve as a member of multi‑disciplinary team supporting the hospital’s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their family members, and to provide social histories, case management and psycho‑educational groups to age‑specific populations. Plans, implements, and evaluates, activity therapy programs. Completes all activity therapy programming, assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning, as assigned. They present good communication and observation skills as well as the ability to accurately process and document information.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and directs recreational activities, structured diversion, or outings with direction of Program Director and Activity Therapy Coordinator.
• Maintains Activity Therapy charting policy and procedures and own caseload.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities outside the hospital setting that are treatment oriented.
• Responsible for implementing therapeutic recreation programs to assigned unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & 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 UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited University in Recreation Therapy
• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Art Therapist with certification or any recreation therapy specialty
• Must be certified in CPR/FA
• Minimum of one year experience working in a psychiatric facility preferred
• Ability to administer Activity Therapy assessment and interpret to write ITP’s
• Knowledge of treatment programs, leisure education, social skill development, arts, and sports, needed.
• Ability to modify activity according to patient participation and/or disability.
• Experience with age‑specific inpatient setting preferred
• Experience in taking psychosocial history and case management
• Knowledge of developmental psychology of adolescent and adults and have the capacity to identify pertinent clinical information
• Possesses knowledge of clinical issues related to substance abuse patients and their discharge planning
• Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Good leadership qualities which includes self‑control, patience, and empathy
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification
• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)

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.