RECREATION THERAPIST

El Paso Behavioral Health System; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated therapeutic recreation specialist to enhance patient well-being through engaging recreational activities. This role is pivotal in helping patients develop and maintain fulfilling leisure lifestyles tailored to their interests and abilities. With a focus on compassionate care, the position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' psychosocial functioning. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant therapy fields preferred.
• Must be licensed or certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in recreation to enhance patient leisure lifestyles.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Care

Social Activities Planning

Psychosocial Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Art Therapy Credentials

Music Therapy Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com.

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide clinical expertise in the areas of recreation and leisure in order to facilitate the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate leisure lifestyles for the patient population served according to the patient’s ability and interest with purpose of helping the patient maintain an optimal level of physical and psychosocial functioning. Encourages patients to participate in social and recreational activities according to their abilities and interests.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, preferred.

Experience: Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the state in which he or she practices and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR has completed training in order to be considered a qualified recreation staff member that can provide psychosocial and leisure activities.

Licensure: For a CTRS, must have a current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS), as determined by standards of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRS). Completion of CTRS may be completed through any of the paths delineated by the NCTRC.

OR

For a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), must have a current certification as Board Certified Art Therapist as determined by standards of the American Art Therapy Association; Currently registered as an Art Therapist (ATR) with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), requires the completion of qualifying master’s level education (including art therapy core curriculum, supervised practicum and internship experiences) and post-education supervised clinical experience.

OR

For an Activity Professional-Board Certified (AP-BC), must have a current certification as an Activity Professional-Board Certified as determined by standards of the National Association of Activity Professionals Credentialing Center (NAAPCC). Completion of AP-BC may be completed through any of the paths delineated by the NAAPCC.

OR

For a Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC), must have a current certification as a Board Certified Music Therapist as determined by standards of the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Additional Requirements: Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures. Competencies will be administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or the use of simulation. Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, some holidays, and weekends. TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients. Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Melissa Garcia, Human Resources Director, at [e-mail] and by phone at [phone].

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