Lead Recreation Therapist - Mental Health & Activity Programs

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Lead Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor to plan and implement activity services for the mental health program. The role works as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, delivering continuous patient care, observation, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Art/Music/Recreation therapy or related field (Master’s preferred), 3 years of related psychiatric care experience,

Qualifications

• CPR certification and CPI behavior training must be completed prior to start.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, music, recreation therapy, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Three years of related psychiatric patient care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program within the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, and role modeling to patients.
• Define treatment goals and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline

Masters degree in Art Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, TX, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Lead Recreation/Activity Therapy Counselor to plan and implement activity services for the mental health program. The role works as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, delivering continuous patient care, observation, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Art/Music/Recreation therapy or related field (Master’s preferred), 3 years of related psychiatric care experience,