PT RECREATION-ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Discounted stock plan

Benefits information on guest site

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreation-Activity Therapist to lead groups and activities across inpatient, residential, and group home settings, promoting mental health and recovery. The role emphasizes adjunctive therapy to support primary treatment and development of patient strengths.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy or related field, with CTRS preferred, and a minimum of three years’ inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Sciences, Social Services, or related area.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ recent recreation/activity therapy experience in inpatient setting preferred.
• Current CTRS preferred.
• Must complete CPR and Handle With Care Training; aggression management/crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups and activities across inpatient, residential and group home settings to promote mental health and recovery.
• Support primary therapy with adjunctive therapy to enhance outcomes.
• Attend orientation and adhere to shift schedule (full-time and alternating weekends).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Empathy

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Recreation-Activity Therapist

CTRS Credential Preferred

The Recreation-Activity Therapist involves adjunctive leadership of groups and activities across the spectrum of behavioral healthcare (Inpatient, Residential, Group Home), promoting mental health, wellness, recovery, and development of strengths. Adjunctive therapy is used alongside primary therapy to enhance its effectiveness and improve overall outcomes.

Part-time Every Other Weekend

CTRS Credential Preferred

The Recreation-Activity Therapist involves adjunctive leadership of groups and activities across the spectrum of behavioral healthcare (Inpatient, Residential, Group Home), promoting mental health, wellness, recovery, and development of strengths. Adjunctive therapy is used alongside primary therapy to enhance its effectiveness and improve overall outcomes.

Full-time, Saturdays through Wednesdays (Shift will include Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends)

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions

Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.

• We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
• We currently treat:
  • Acute Adults
  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Recreational Therapist position, such as:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
• www.hillcrestbhs.com

What do our current Recreation-Activity Therapists value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an Recreation Therapist is providing excellent support, security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Recreation Therapist with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Exercise Sciences, Social Services, related area required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of (3) year’s recent recreation/ activity therapy expertise in an in-patient environment highly preferred
• Current CTRS preferred
• Must complete and maintain training in CPR and Handle With Care Training*
• Aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training.
• Training may be obtained during first week of employment during new hire orientation.

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions

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.