Behavioral Health Activities Therapist

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Therapeutic Activities Therapist at Summit Oaks Hospital to plan and implement activity services for an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, monitor progress, and model therapeutic engagement across age groups, from preschool to geriatrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and state/national certifications in related therapies, with 1–3 years of behavioral health or addictions experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• State/country certifications or licenses as listed (CTRS, ATR, MT-BC, OT, LAC/LPC).
• 1–3 years of related experience in behavioral health or addictions therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services within the assigned program.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, and interaction.
• Document progress and maintain treatment goals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver age-appropriate therapeutic activities for patients from preschool to geriatrics.

Skills

Assessment & observation

CPR knowledge

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CTRS / ATR / MT-BC / OT / LAC/LPC licenses

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Therapeutic Activities Therapist at Summit Oaks Hospital to plan and implement activity services for an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, monitor progress, and model therapeutic engagement across age groups, from preschool to geriatrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and state/national certifications in related therapies, with 1–3 years of behavioral health or addictions experience.