RECREATION THERAPIST - Bachelor's Degree required

Brentwoodbehavioral; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic Activity Therapist to join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health. The therapist will develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans for diverse patient demographics, including adults, adolescents, and children. Previous experience in behavioral health and a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field is required. The role offers varied hours and an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health activity therapy is preferred.
• Hours of work are varied.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical and administrative documentation.
• Meets patient care review criteria.

Skills

Therapeutic recreational services

Activity therapy treatment plans

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Activity Therapist to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Activity Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Brentwood Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

1. Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary team
2. Maintains the clinical and administrative documentation associated with services rendered
3. Accurately meets patient care review criteria; reflects patients presenting issues; current behaviors and goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health activity therapy preferred.
• Hours: Varied

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.