Recreation Therapist for Youth DBT Program

Universal Health Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our DBT-focused program for youths aged 10–18. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating therapeutic recreation activities, and aligning with DBT programming.

Work hours are Monday–Friday from 10am to 6:30pm with rotating weekends. Located in Indiana, the center serves adolescents in a private residential setting with comprehensive benefits and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or degree equivalency from an accredited college/university is required.
• Licensed or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience in mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities to meet individual patient needs following a program schedule.
• Plan, organize, and implement outings.
• Complete skills assessment within 10 days of admission.
• Complete documentation on patient groups.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Licensed or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our DBT-focused program for youths aged 10–18. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating therapeutic recreation activities, and aligning with DBT programming.

Work hours are Monday–Friday from 10am to 6:30pm with rotating weekends. Located in Indiana, the center serves adolescents in a private residential setting with comprehensive benefits and career