Recreation Therapy Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psych - PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Recreation Therapy Aide to design and lead engaging therapy programs that boost patients’ quality of life. You will work with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to tailor activities to individual needs and contribute to personalized treatment plans promoting growth and well-being.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Coastal Harbor Treatment Center in Savannah, GA, and help patients discover leisure skills while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program including fitness, arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events; create engaging weekly activity schedules.
• Collaborate with Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to integrate recreation services into patient care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, and build partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Program design

Team collaboration

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapy Aide Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center

provides specialized behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents through two distinct levels of care: a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and an acute inpatient unit. These programs offer comprehensive treatment and support for children and adolescents with a variety of behavioral and mental health needs.

Coastal Behavioral Health

serves adults ages 18 and older, providing specialized inpatient behavioral healthcare and a dedicated Patriot Support Program designed to address the unique needs of military service members, veterans, and their families.

We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach.

Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environment—where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com

As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you’ll play an active role in enhancing patients’ quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs. Working alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, you’ll help design activities tailored to individual interests, support patients in discovering new leisure skills, and contribute to personalized treatment plans that promote growth, independence, and well‑being.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program, including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events like birthdays, holidays, and graduations; create engaging weekly activity schedules that inspire participation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are well-coordinated and integrated into patient care
• Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least one year experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred

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.