Recreation Therapy (CTRS) - PRN

Universal Health Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Stock plan discount

SoFi refinancing

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) is seeking per diem Recreation Therapy staff in Art, Music, Recreation, or Occupational Therapy. The role supports inpatient behavioral health with a focus on engaging patients through meaningful activities and goals within an interdisciplinary team.

Per diem employees must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A CTRS credential or OT licensure is required, with CPR and CPI training available during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy or OT.
• 1 year of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• CTRS certification or licensed OT required; CPR and CPI training may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for assigned programs as part of the Recreation Therapy Department.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.
• Work within CTRS/OT modalities (Art, Music, Recreation or Occupational Therapy) as applicable.

Skills

CTRS certification

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

Bachelor's in Art/Music/Recreation therapy

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.

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