Inpatient Recreation Therapist (CTRS Eligible)

Universal Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discount

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities with

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health, an acute care inpatient psychiatric facility in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Recreation-Activity Therapist (CTRS credential preferred) to lead groups across inpatient, residential, and group home settings, promoting mental health, wellness, recovery, and strengths.

The full-time role, with Saturdays through Wednesdays including evenings and weekends, requires availability for an 8-business-day orientation from 8a-4p.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Sciences, Social Services, or related field is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' recent recreation/activity therapy experience in an inpatient environment is highly preferred.
• Current CTRS certification is preferred.
• Must complete and maintain training in CPR and Handle With Care Training.
• Aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of groups and activities across inpatient, residential, and group home settings to promote mental health, wellness, recovery, and strengths.
• Collaborate with clinical and support staff to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support patient care and safety during weekends and evenings as part of a full-time shift.

Skills

CTRS credential

CPR training

Handle With Care Training

Aggression management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Sciences, Social Services, related area

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Hill Crest Behavioral Health, an acute care inpatient psychiatric facility in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Recreation-Activity Therapist (CTRS credential preferred) to lead groups across inpatient, residential, and group home settings, promoting mental health, wellness, recovery, and strengths.

The full-time role, with Saturdays through Wednesdays including evenings and weekends, requires availability for an 8-business-day orientation from 8a-4p.