PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)

Universal Health Services; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN is seeking a PRN Recreation Skills Specialist to plan and implement activity services within an interdisciplinary treatment team, focusing on individualized programs for adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs.

The role provides psychoeducational and leisure-group activities, supports treatment goals, and requires completing a 2-week orientation, a Bachelor's degree in a social service field, and CTRS certification.

Qualifications

• Mandatory FT 2-week orientation class.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or related social service field.
• CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist).
• At least 1 year related experience in psychiatric or substance use disorder patient care; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group facilitation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, criminal justice or related field

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.

For more information, please visit us at: vallevistahospital.com

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

Requirements:

Training: A mandatory FT 2-week orientation class is required.

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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