PT RECREATION-ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Universal Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is seeking a Part-time Every Other Weekend Recreation-Activity Therapist to lead groups and activities across inpatient and residential settings in Birmingham, AL. The role promotes mental health, wellness, recovery, and strength development, working alongside primary therapy for better outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy (Master's preferred) with CTRS preferred, CPR/Handle With Care training, and availability for orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years recreation/activity therapy in an inpatient setting is highly preferred.
• Current CTRS is preferred.
• Must complete and maintain CPR and Handle With Care Training.
• Must have aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Lead adjunctive groups and activities across inpatient, residential, and group home settings.
• Promote mental health, wellness, recovery, and development of strengths.
• Deliver adjunctive therapy alongside primary therapy to improve outcomes.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

CTRS/CTRS Preferred

CPR/Handle With Care Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CPR Training

Handle With Care Training

Job description

Responsibilities

Part-time Every Other Weekend 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 effective ness 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 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/ acitivity 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.