Activity Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Vialindabehavioral; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Chicago is seeking an Activity Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities for patients while ensuring comprehensive care and support. The position offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, aimed at positively impacting the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Education Assistance after 90 days

Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program.
• Providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction.
• Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Understanding of mental illness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist

Full-time and PRN/ Per Diem available

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

In addition to the opportunity to work with a caring team and positively impact patient lives, Via Linda Behavioral Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including;

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance after 90 days of employment!
• Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline.
• A minimum of One (1) year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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