Recreation Therapy; CTRS - PRN

Recreation Therapy Department Per Diem Staff

Metropolitan Behavioral Health, a UHS Facility, is a 144‑bed behavioral health hospital offering a continuum of inpatient services for adolescents, adults and older adults, and an outpatient program with group, family and individual therapy.

The Recreation Therapy Department seeks per diem staff who can be CTRS or licensed OT in art, music, recreation or occupational therapy. Team members plan and implement activities for assigned programs, 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.

Plan, implement and evaluate activities for assigned programs, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to define and implement treatment goals and provide continuous patient care and role modeling.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & 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 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet insurance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure:
  Certification as CTRS required or licensed OT.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Successful completion of CPR certification and successful completion of CPI. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Per diem employees must be available to work various shifts, including rotating evenings, weekends and holidays.

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