RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (CTRS)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Recreation Therapist in Temple, Texas to plan and implement activity services for patients. You'll be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, engaging with patients to enhance their recovery through tailored activity therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and certification as CTRS, CT-BC, or OT. Experience in psychiatric care is preferred. The role includes providing continuous care and effective documentation of patient interventions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure as CTRS, CT-BC, or OT is required.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and Handle with Care training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Provide continuous patient care and observation.
• Demonstrate responsibility for patients' needs.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Recreational Therapy

Sound judgment

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Who We Are: Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (affiliated with United Health Systems) is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
• Effectively plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility, as well as outside the hospital as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS, CT-BC, OT is required.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.