Licensed Recreational Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading psychiatric care facility in Jacksonville is seeking a Licensed Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic recreational services to children, adolescents, and adults. The ideal candidate will conduct patient assessments, lead group therapy sessions, and collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position offers a rewarding work environment and comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy is required.
• Must hold current NCLRT licensure and CTRS certification.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreational services to patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and formulate group plans.
• Facilitate 2–4 group sessions per day.
• Respond to hospital codes and assist in various duties.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Patient Assessments

Group Therapy

Physical Restraints

CPR Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Current NCLRT licensure

Current CTRS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Licensed Recreational Therapists

Brynn Marr Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Brynn Marr Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Licensed Recreational Therapists position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Licensed Recreational Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide therapeutic recreational services to children, adolescents and adults under the care of Brynn Marr Hospital. Therapist will conduct patient assessments, formulate group plans, file patient notes, conduct 2–4 group sessions per day, respond to codes and otherwise help where needed, based on the needs of the hospital.

Work schedule is five shifts per week between the hours of 8:30 am–5:00 pm to include weekends and holidays.

Benefits for Recreational Therapist include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.

Current NCLRT licensure and current CTRS.

Physical requirements:

Medium Work – Exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally or 10–25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess for light work. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching; Agility to perform physical restraints/holds; Agility to administer CPR

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.