Activity Therapist - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive Compensation

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

A behavioral health facility in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Activity Therapist for PRN positions. This role involves providing therapeutic activity services to patients in an inpatient setting. Ideal candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and preferably one year of inpatient psychiatric experience. Certification in CPR is also required. The position is part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team working with individuals facing emotional or substance abuse challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, or occupational therapy preferred.
• One year of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPI/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activity services to adult and adolescent patients.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Evaluation skills

Time management

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you an activity or recreational therapist passionate about working with patients in an inpatient setting? Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is looking for you! We are recruiting for Activity Therapist for PRN positions.

Position Summary

Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing therapeutic activity services to adult and adolescent patients under the hospital’s care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

Benefits for PRN employees include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, occupational therapy) preferred. Certification or registration preferred.

Experience: One year of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPI/CPR certification required.

Other: Assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills; knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; time management and organization skills; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand DSM-5 methodology; able to meet deadlines.

About Our Organization

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

Please visit us online at www.palmettobehavioralhealth.com

About Universal Health Services

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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