Expressive Therapist (PRN)

Cedar Ridge Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to oversee recreation therapy programs and lead expressive therapy staff development. You will assess patients’ leisure activities and run age-appropriate therapy groups to support behavioral goals aligned with Cedar Ridge’s philosophy.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and CTRS certification, with 1–3 years of mental health experience, strong leadership, crisis-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy field required.
• CTRS certification required.
• 1–3 years of experience in recreation therapy with mental health population preferred; group leadership, age-appropriate development, crisis and behavior management.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Drug test required.
• National background check required.
• Physical agility to manage patients.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation therapy program oversight and staff development for expressive therapy services.
• Assess patients' leisure and recreational activities and establish therapy groups.
• Develop behavioral treatment goals aligned with Cedar Ridge's philosophy and objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Physical ability

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

CTRS certification

Experience with mental health population (1-3 years)

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN Shifts

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) provides recreation therapy program oversight, including performance management and staff development of expressive therapy services. Responsible for assessing patients leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in recreation therapy field working with a mental health population preferred with working knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility)

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in recreation therapy field working with a mental health population preferred with working knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and value
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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