RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)

Universal Health Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Activities/Music/Recreational Therapist to provide activities therapy to clients in residential settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, be certified in a relevant therapeutic discipline, and maintain professional boundaries with clients. Responsibilities include communicating findings to the treatment team and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position is based in Colorado Springs and requires a valid Colorado driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Recreation Therapy, Art, Music, or Dance Movement.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and act professionally under stress.
• Valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Ability to work professionally in high-stress situations and apply therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities therapy to residential populations.
• Communicate findings as part of the treatment team.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and policy development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Professional boundaries

Stress management

Education

Certification as Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or equivalent

College degree

Colorado driver’s license

Job description

Responsibilities

SCREENING OF APPLICANTS BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUES UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

The Activities /Music/Recreational Therapist role is designed to provide activities therapy to both residential populations, and therapeutic outings to clients within residential settings. Additionally, the Activities/Recreational Therapist has a responsibility for communicating findings and progress as a member of the treatment team, maintaining regulatory compliance and policy and procedure development for activities.

About Cedar Springs Hospital

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Education/Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Qualifications

Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, working knowledge of personal computer, ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to complete required paperwork according to established protocol and regulatory agency requirements. Must be able to maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients and families. Ability to act professionally in high stress situations. Must possess high level of knowledge of alternative therapeutic interventions through the use of planned activities.

Education/Experience: Requires certification in one of the following: Recreation Therapist (CTRS), Art, Music, or Dance Movement Certification. Position requires a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record. College degree required. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Passing a background check and drug screen are required to work at Cedar Springs Hospital.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling of heavy loads, kneeling, grasping, stooping and bending.
• Ability to maintain patient and corporate confidentiality.
• Must be able to speak, read and write.
• Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Requires repetitive use of hands and light lowering of objects.

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.

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