RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)- Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 22,140 - 33,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, is seeking an Activity Therapist on a per diem basis to supervise and coordinate patient activities within the Adjunctive Therapy program, helping restore functioning and promote well-being.

The role involves organizing music, art, recreation and related therapies, directing patient participation, and supporting skill learning to improve health outcomes in a compassionate inpatient/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program is required.
• Minimum one year experience in a psychiatric setting preferred; knowledge of arts, crafts, sports, games, and group activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs as appropriate.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Support learning of skills essential for adaptation and productivity, and promote health.

Education

Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program

Job description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist - PER DIEM

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Job Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally or emotionally disabled patients. The Activity Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, to promote and maintain health.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in psychiatric setting preferred;
• Working knowledge of the psychiatric process and its relationship to arts, crafts, sports, games, small/large group activities preferred.

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.