PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)

Universal Health Services; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN seeks a PRN Recreation Skills Specialist to plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide psychoeducational groups and hands-on activities to patients, supporting treatment goals and recovery in a compassionate, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a social/therapeutic field and CTRS certification, plus at least one year of experience with psychiatric or substance use

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or other social service or therapeutic discipline.
• Must have CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist).
• One year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric and/or substance use disorder patient care techniques.
• Experience with group facilitation or education preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychoeducation

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

CTRS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

Valle Vista Health System has been providing behavioral health services to the South Indianapolis area for more than 40 years. Located in Greenwood, IN, our 132-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness and chemical dependency. Valle Vista offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities.

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Position Summary

The PRN Recreation Skills Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The PRN Skills Specialist provides psychoeducational and activity groups to assigned patients.

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or other social service or therapeutic discipline.
• Certification: Must have CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist).
• Experience: One (1) year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric and/or substance use disorder patient care techniques. Proficiency utilizing office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience with group facilitation or education.

Work Location: 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143, 317-943-9648

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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