Travel Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health

Horizon Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid travel to assignment

Comprehensive orientation

Health plans

401(k)

Job summary

Universal Health Services, a leading behavioral health network, seeks a Travel Therapist for Horizon Health’s Adventure RN/Therapist program in Grand Forks, ND. The role involves designing activities, documenting progress, and providing patient education across a 13-week, full-time assignment with paid travel and potential overtime.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), CTRS or related certification, and 2+ years in activity therapy, ideally in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred for Travel Therapist positions.
• CTRS certification or related therapy certifications may be considered (e.g., Art/Music/Dance therapy).
• At least two years' experience in activity therapy, preferably in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic activities for patients based on assessments and referrals.
• Evaluate and document patient responses and progress toward goals for discharge planning.
• Conduct individual and group sessions per state standards.
• Provide education and resources to patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure appropriate modalities for each patient.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner per policies.
• Assist in developing and updating the Master Treatment Plan.
• Work within a team to tailor treatment for each patient.
• Deliver group educational therapies using established techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Travel Recreational/Activity Therapist Opportunity

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Location: Altru Hosptial in Grand Forks, ND
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Full-Time, 30 hours per week
• Shift: day shift, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 hours and every Saturday and Sunday 3 hours (no shifts on Monday and Friday)
• Enhanced hourly rate, tax-exempt stipend where applicable
• Bi-weekly pay
• Opportunity for overtime
• Paid travel to/from assignment

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Our Adventure RN/Therapist program offers flexible employment opportunities across our national network of behavioral health facilities.

Travel Therapist Responsibilities:

• Design and implement therapeutic activities for patients based on thorough assessment of patient’s symptons, professional/referral input, and all other available data
• Evaluate and document patient responses to treatment and progress towards goals to develop recommendations for discharge and aftercare
• Conduct individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards
• Provide appropriate education, resources, and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Provide high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients' functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients' treatment team
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations
• Assess patient needs regularly and assist in developing and updating the Master Treatment Plan
• Work within a team environment to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient
• Provide group educational therapies to assigned patients consistent with established techniques and methods

Why become a Travel Therapist with Horizon Health?

• Be independent, enjoy variety AND be part of a collaborative team.
• Expand your experience and energize your career.
• Start confident - receive our comprehensive orientation prior to your first assignment.
• Career development opportunities – join a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
• Our in-house travel program is exclusive to select UHS behavioral health facilities across the country. View our locations: UHS Map
• Fall in love with a location and facility? An intercompany transfer into any permanent position is easy with no pause in your benefit coverage.

Benefits of our in-house Traveling Therapist program include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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 subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Travel Therapist Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Therapeutic Specialist with CTRS certification or may consider Music, Art, or Dance such as Registered Art Therapist, Certified Music Therapist
• Experience: Two (2) or more years' experience providing activity therapy; prefer experience in a behavioral health/psych setting

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.