Recreation Therapist - PRN Impact in Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility in Desoto County, Mississippi, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to work PRN. The role involves assessing patients’ leisure needs and delivering age-appropriate therapy groups to support behavioral goals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy or related field, with preferred psychiatric experience and CTRS certification. Knowledge of group therapy and crisis management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Recreation Therapy or related human services field.
• One year psychiatric experience preferred.
• CTRS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy theory, group leadership, development, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' leisure and recreational development needs and plan therapy accordingly.
• Provide age-appropriate therapy groups and establish behavioral treatment goals in line with Parkwood’s philosophy.

Skills

Leisure therapy knowledge

Group leadership

Crisis management

Patient care

Education

Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility in Desoto County, Mississippi, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to work PRN. The role involves assessing patients’ leisure needs and delivering age-appropriate therapy groups to support behavioral goals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy or related field, with preferred psychiatric experience and CTRS certification. Knowledge of group therapy and crisis management is essential.