RECREATION THERAPIST (CTRS) Per Diem

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Arrowhead Behavioral Health in Maumee, Ohio, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an outstanding Recreation Therapist to join our Per Diem team. You will plan, organize, and direct medically approved recreation programs to help patients develop social skills and effective coping strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS and strong communication skills. Prior experience in mental health or substance abuse settings is preferred, with a professional

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy and discretion are essential.
• Professional demeanor and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct medically approved recreation programs for hospital patients.
• Help patients develop interpersonal relationships and social skills.
• Adapt leisure activities to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diplomacy

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS

Job description

Responsibilities

Arrowhead Behavioral Health is looking for an outstanding Recreation Therapist to join our team Per Diem!

Recreation Therapists create an exciting atmosphere for our patients learn and develop new skills.

The recreation therpaist plans, organizes, and directs medically approved recreation program for hospital patients to assist patients in developing interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, to develop coping skills and stress management skills. The Recreation Therapist adapts the leisure activity program content in relation to the patients’ capabilities, needs and interests.

Arrowhead Behavioral Health is a 48-bed psychiatric hospital located in Maumee, Ohio. We serve adult patients 18 years of age and older that need mental health and chemical dependency services. Inpatient offerings include treatment for drug and alcohol withdrawal management and stabilization as well as mental health crisis management.

Our outpatient services extend the continuum of care to include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs which allow patients to develop and utilize proper coping mechanisms to help establish a foundation for life. Additionally, we offer a Relapse Prevention Program along with a Medication Administration Program to support patients in maintaining lifelong sobriety.

Arrowhead Behavioral Health is a part of 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, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS

Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility preferred.

This individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Professional demeanor and appearance required.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. We embrace diversity in our people,services and ideas.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.