Recreation Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision toward licensure

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, LLC in Moultrie, GA is hiring a Recreation Therapist to provide therapeutic recreation for behavioral health patients in an inpatient and partial treatment setting. The role focuses on group modalities, assessments, and developing wellness activities to support daily functioning.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with CTRS/OT preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is required.
• Certification as CTRS or OT is preferred.
• Experience with mental health/substance abuse patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities is required.
• Ability to work professionally with staff, patients and others.
• Ability to complete documentation per policy and good clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services including fitness, creative expression, leisure, and learning activities.
• Administers therapeutic recreational assessment.
• Documents services and patient response in medical records.
• Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings.
• Contributes to development of treatment plans.
• Maintains supplies and equipment, including purchasing materials for patient reinforcement and celebrations.
• Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Documentation

Teamwork

Mental health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS/OT certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career.

Turning Point Care Center, LLC

For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Visit our website at https://turningpointcare.com to learn more.

Recreation Therapist

Turning Point is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to work with behavioral health patients (substance abuse/mental health) within an inpatient and partial treatment setting. Recreation Therapists assess the patient's leisure and recreational habits and then provide therapeutic interventions to improve their daily functioning. The main method of intervention is group modality.

Essential Core Functions

• Plans and implements therapeutic recreation and psycho-education services for all patients that includes physical fitness, creative expression opportunities, leisure, and general psycho-education learning activities.
• Administers therapeutic recreational assessment.
• Documents services and patient response in medical record.
• Provides progress reports for treatment team meetings.
• Contributes to the development of treatment plans.
• Maintains age-appropriate recreation/education supplies and equipment, including purchasing supplies and materials for patient reinforcement/reward program, and holiday celebrations
• Attends and participates in patient treatment team meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Clinical Supervision is provided towards licensures as well as CEUs required for biannual licensure (provided for free without having to use leave to attend)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Additional voluntary benefits and discounts. (Even Pet Insurance!!)

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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. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupation Therapy or related field is required.
• Certification as a Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
• Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of variety of recreational activities is required.
• Must possess ability and willingness to work professionally and effectively with staff, medical staff, patients, administration and others.
• Ability to complete documentation that is consistent with policy and good clinical practice.

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.

City and Location Information

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Centrally located in South Georgia, our facility is 30 minutes from I-75, 1.5 hours north of Tallahassee, FL, 3 hours south of Atlanta, GA, and 2.5 hours west of Jacksonville, FL. Our employees reside in Moultrie or surrounding communities including Albany, Tifton, Thomasville, and Valdosta, GA.