RECREATION THERAPIST (LICENSED)

ignoredontpost; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Education Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Employee discount programs

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, a 132-bed behavioral health facility near Austin, seeks a Recreation Therapist. You will manage caseloads across units, plan and lead Saturday Recreation Therapy groups, and collaborate with a multifunction treatment team to support youth goals.

CTRS certification is required; strong interpersonal, clinical, and collaborative skills are essential. Opportunities include animal care activities and meaningful patient engagement.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification through NCTRC required prior to hire date.
• Strong interpersonal and clinical skills.
• Collaborative, positive attitude and solid work ethic.
• One year of group facilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 2 primary units and support group Recreation Therapy to meet treatment goals.
• Plan and facilitate Recreation Therapy groups for 7 units on Saturdays.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapy department for holidays and events.
• Document group notes and assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to coordinate with unit teams.
• Care for animals on campus with the Recreation Therapy department.

Skills

CTRS certification (NCTRC)

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Group facilitation experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Meridell Achievement Centeris a 132-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

We are looking for an energetic Recreation Therapist who can work Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

As a Recreation Therapistat Meridell Achievement Center, you'll be part of a dynamic and compassionate treatment team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral challenges. You'll play a crucial role in implementingindividualized therapeutic goals and working closely with patients and the treatment teamto achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 2primary units, providinggroup Recreational Therapyand support to help them achieve their treatment goals
• Plan and facilitate Recreation Therapy groups for 7 units on Saturdays
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapy department to plan and implement holiday activities and events
• Document group notes andassessmentsin a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in weekly treatment team staffings and team meetings to stay connected with your unit team members
• Care for animals on campus with the Recreation Therapy department

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requiremets:

• Current CTRS certification through NCTRC, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Effective interpersonal skills and competent clinical skills.
• Collaborative, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • ROPES/Challenge Course certified
  • Experience with Animals
  • Previous experience working in behavioral health
  • One year of group facilitation experience

Benefits for our Therapists include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Hours
• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents!

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.