Activity Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Louisville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full 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

Continuing Education Offerings

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading provider of healthcare services in Louisville, Mississippi is looking for an Activity Therapist to coordinate and implement activity therapy treatment plans. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, participating in treatment planning, and planning therapeutic outings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and preferred experience in behavioral health management. This role offers a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• 1-3 Years of Experience Preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Preferred.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices.
• CPR/CPI Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive activity program.
• Assess and document patient problems.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team conferences.
• Implement Activity Therapy treatment plans.
• Plan therapeutic outings for patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist

Diamond Grove Center has been providing psychiatric services to the surrounding areas for more than 29 years. Located in Louisville, Mississippi our 85 bed-facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adolescents, this sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, with our tenured leadership team and seasonal nursing department.

Diamond Grove Center is located in the beautiful neighborhood of Louisville, Miss. Diamond Grove Center features individual units for children, adolescents, and offers inpatient acute care, as well as residential treatment for adolescents. On average 1000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Diamond Grove Center Hospital. For more information on our hospital please follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamondgrovecenter, diamondgrovecenter.com (https://www.diamondgrovecenter.com)

The Activity Therapist Staff coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive activity program in conjunction with the treatment team. Assess and legibly document patient problems. Treatment objectives and intervention. Participates as a team member in multi-disciplinary team conferences designed to develop and evaluate treatment plans for each patient. Coordinates and implements the Activity Therapy treatment plans, including teaching, to meet the patient's needs related to goals of Activity Therapy, in a safe, effective manner. Coordinates services with other agencies for patients, especially for aftercare. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Coordinate and plan therapeutic outings for the patients to attend. Attends in-service programs, conferences and lectures within the hospital. Performs other duties as assigned/required for this position.

Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.

Benefits and Rewards

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

Continuing Education Offerings

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, and insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

What Happens Next?

After you submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team (Ms. Dalaphine Mays )will review your qualifications and experience and may reach out to you to schedule you for an onsite interview.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree Required.
2. 1-3 Years of Experience Preferred.
3. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Preferred.
4. Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
5. CPR/CPI Preferred.

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