Behavioral Health Recreation Therapist

UHS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Stock Plan Discount

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital in the Kingwood community near Houston seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services for an assigned program within a multidisciplinary team. The role defines treatment goals, provides continuous patient care, observation and role modeling to patients across pediatric to adult psychiatric and behavioral health programs.

Requires a Bachelor's in a therapeutic field, CTRS certification, CPR and Handle with Care training; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline.
• One year of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• CTRS certification required.
• CPR certification completed or within new-hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to define treatment goals.
• Provide patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
• Ensure safety and compliance with facility policies.

Skills

CTRS Certification

CPR Certification

Handle with Care training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital in the Kingwood community near Houston seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services for an assigned program within a multidisciplinary team. The role defines treatment goals, provides continuous patient care, observation and role modeling to patients across pediatric to adult psychiatric and behavioral health programs.

Requires a Bachelor's in a therapeutic field, CTRS certification, CPR and Handle with Care training; strong teamwork and