PRN - RECREATION & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Universal Health Services, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator at Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas. This role involves creating and implementing recreational activities that promote patient wellness and recovery. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a therapeutic discipline and experience in psychiatric patient care.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the treatment team to support the psychosocial needs of patients, ensuring quality care in a behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a therapeutic discipline is preferred.
• One year of related experience in psychiatric patient care is preferred.
• Certification or licensure in relevant therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging recreational and educational activities.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Support the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Recreational activity implementation

Therapeutic programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit each client’s case and their family's needs. The Recreation & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing engaging recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote patient wellness, socialization, and recovery. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide meaningful programming that supports the emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline is preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness is preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy is preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure is required. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation. Candidates may be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

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.