Expressive Therapy Specialist (CTRS) – PRN

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Schedule flexibility

Job summary

Universal Health Services, through the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, seeks a compassionate Expressive Activity Therapist (PRN) to support behavioral health patients across age groups. You will design and deliver recreational/expressive therapies within a multidisciplinary team, assess needs, and promote recovery.

The role emphasizes empathetic engagement, clinical documentation, and safe, structured activities in a psychiatric setting. A CTRS and DC license eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.
• Current CTRS certification.
• Current District of Columbia license or eligibility to obtain the applicable D.C. license.
• At least one year of experience as a Recreational Therapist.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation standards of practice, group dynamics, patient assessment, and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate recreational and expressive therapy activities based on individual patient needs and treatment goals.
• Complete therapeutic assessments and identify appropriate interventions for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Establish supportive and professional therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups while maintaining a structured, engaging, and emotionally safe environment.
• Observe, assess, and document patient participation, response to treatment, and progress toward therapeutic goals.
• Communicate relevant clinical observations and recommendations to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Serve as a therapeutic recreation resource and liaison to assigned treatment teams.
• Apply knowledge of group dynamics and therapeutic recreation standards of practice when planning and delivering services.
• Support a safe treatment environment and participate in behavioral crisis prevention and intervention processes in accordance with facility requirements.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and professional standards of practice.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

CTRS certification

DC license or eligibility

Job description

Universal Health Services, through the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, seeks a compassionate Expressive Activity Therapist (PRN) to support behavioral health patients across age groups. You will design and deliver recreational/expressive therapies within a multidisciplinary team, assess needs, and promote recovery.

The role emphasizes empathetic engagement, clinical documentation, and safe, structured activities in a psychiatric setting. A CTRS and DC license eligibility are required.