Activity Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed facility in West Columbia, SC, offering inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services. The role focuses on planning and delivering activity therapy programs, from assessment to discharge, with a Monday–Friday 12pm–8:30pm schedule.

Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and CPR/CPI certification, with preference for 2+ years in mental health settings. UHS affiliation supports career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (i.e., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy).
• Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience in working with a mental health population.
• CPR & CPI certification training required (can be completed during orientation & annually onsite).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, completes all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning, as assigned
• Schedule is Monday - Friday 12pm - 8:30pm.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/arts/music/occupational therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today

Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, completes all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning, as assigned

Schedule is Monday - Friday 12pm - 8:30pm.

Benefit Highlights

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

The Requirements for this position are as follows:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (i.e., recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy).

Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience in working with a mental health population.

CPR & CPI certification training required (can be completed during orientation & 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.