EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST (LICENSED) PRN

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in Austin, Texas, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a licensed Music/Art/Recreational Therapist to deliver direct therapy and coordinate activities for patients across age groups. The role is PRN, providing flexible coverage as needed within an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and Texas licensure/certification (NCTRC CTRS, MT-BC, ATR) and has experience with child, adolescent and adult populations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art or Music.
• Licensure/Certification: NCTRC CTRS MT-BC and ATR in Texas.
• Experience: Preferred 1 year working with child, adolescent and adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to patients.
• Direct therapy, evaluative activities and coordination of hospital-wide activities.
• Support crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills and personal growth for patients.

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art or Music

Tools

NCTRC Credential (CTRS)

MT-BC

ATR in Texas

Job description

Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking a qualified, energetic, licensed candidate, for our Music, Art, or Recreational Therapist- PRN position. The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including provision of direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's and/or Master's level degree from an accredited college /university in a Therapeutic Recreation program, Art or Music.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Required: Certification with NCTRC, CTRS, MT-BC, and ATR in Texas.

EXPERIENCE: Preferred: One year experience working with child, adolescent and adult populations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs. Physically fit to demonstrate and conduct recreation activities for patients. Physical ability to restrain patients through use of hospital approved methods.

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