Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Behavioral Health

Parkwood Behavioral Health System; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Career development opportunities withU

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) is seeking a Recreation Therapist for a full-time, weekday schedule, 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., serving adults, adolescents and children with leisure and recreational development needs.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate therapy groups and behavioral goals aligned with the program. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field; one year psychiatric experience is preferred; CTRS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy, or other human services field.
• One year psychiatric experience preferred.
• CTRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Recreation Therapist assesses patient’s leisure and recreational development needs, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health System

Skills

Group leadership

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/

Recreation Therapist

Full-time

Monday - Friday

10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The Recreation Therapist assesses patient’s leisure and recreational development needs, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health System

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy, or other human services field.

Experience:

One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

CTRS preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy theory and practice, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

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

Notice

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