Dynamic Recreation Therapist (PRN) – Mental Health

Millwood Hospital; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, seeks a PRN Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor to plan and implement activity services within the treatment team. You will provide patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Required are a Bachelor's in Art/Music/Recreation therapy or related field, with a preferred Master’s in Art Therapy. CPR and CPI training, plus First Aid, are required; shifts may include overtime.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or related discipline; Master’s in Art Therapy preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of related experience; knowledge of psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure in art, recreation, or music therapy (state/national).
• Additional: CPR, CPI Behavior Training, First Aid certifications; may require overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for assigned program as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.
• Attend hospital and departmental orientations.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CPI Behavior Training

Psychiatric patient care knowledge

Education

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

Master's degree in Art Therapy (preferred)

Tools

State/National licensure in art, recreation or music therapy

CPR Certification

Job description

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, seeks a PRN Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor to plan and implement activity services within the treatment team. You will provide patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Required are a Bachelor's in Art/Music/Recreation therapy or related field, with a preferred Master’s in Art Therapy. CPR and CPI training, plus First Aid, are required; shifts may include overtime.