Recreation Therapy (CTRS) - PRN

Metropolitan Behavioral Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

401K matching

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan Behavioral Health in Dearborn, MI is seeking per diem recreation therapy staff to join our inpatient behavioral health team. The department includes CTRS, Art, Music, Recreation, and Occupational Therapy professionals who collaborate to plan and implement activities, support treatment goals, and provide ongoing patient care.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or OT, have CPR and CPI training, and be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Music, Recreation therapy or OT degree.
• One year of related psychiatric care experience preferred.
• CTRS certification or OT licensure required.
• CPR and CPI certification to be completed or provided at orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for assigned programs within the Recreation Therapy Department.
• Define and work toward treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling.
• Support therapy targets across CTRS, Art, Music, Recreation and Occupational Therapy.

Skills

CTRS staff collaboration

Art therapy teamwork

Music therapy teamwork

Recreation therapy teamwork

Occupational therapy teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy or OT degree

Master's in OT (optional)

Job description

Recreation Therapy Department Per Diem Staff

(a UHS Facility)

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapy Department Per Diem Staff

Art, Music, Recreation, or Occupational Therapy

Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)

A growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues will be offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family, and individual therapy.

For more information, please visit our website: https://metropolitanbh.com

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapy Department is seeking per diem staff. These individuals can be CTRS staff in Rec Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or Michiagn Licensed Occupational Therapists. These team members plans and implements activities for assigned programs, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Benefit 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification as CTRS is required or licensed OT.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Work Hours: Per Diem employees need to be available to work various shifts. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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.