Therapeutic Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator at Hickory Trail Hospital to design and run engaging recreational and therapeutic activities that support patient wellness and recovery.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to tailor programs to emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs in a behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate is energetic, compassionate, and creative, with a background in therapeutic recreation and CPR/de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state or national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy, preferred.
• CPR Certification and de-escalation training required prior to assisting with restraining procedures; overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities to promote patient wellness, socialization, and recovery.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide meaningful programming that supports emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs.
• Plan and lead therapeutic activities with energy, compassion, creativity, and a positive impact on patients.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Bachelor\'s in Recreation Therapy

High school diploma

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Recreation & Wellness Coordinator at Hickory Trail Hospital to design and run engaging recreational and therapeutic activities that support patient wellness and recovery.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to tailor programs to emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs in a behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate is energetic, compassionate, and creative, with a background in therapeutic recreation and CPR/de-escalation training.