Recreational Therapist - Full-time

Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Behavioral Health System, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Therapist responsible for assessing patients' leisure activities and providing therapy groups appropriate for various ages. The role involves establishing behavioral treatment goals according to UHS's philosophy.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy or a related field, with at least one year of experience in mental health. Strong group leadership and behavior management skills are preferred.

UHS offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with a mental health population.
• CTRS or Licensure in Specialty Therapy preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of age-specific growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's leisure and recreational activities.
• Provide age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups.
• Establish behavioral treatment goals.

Skills

Group leadership skills

Crisis management

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy

Bachelor’s in Art, Music, or Exercise/Fitness

Job description

Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessing patient’s leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health.

Benefits

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy preferred or Bachelor’s in field of Art, Music or Exercise/Fitness required. CTRS or Licensed in Specialty Therapy preferred.

Experience: One year experience in working with a mental health population.

Licensure/Certification: CTRS or Licensed in Specialty Therapy preferred.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.

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, promotions 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.