Recreation Therapist PRN; CTRS certified

Responsibilities

We are looking for qualified PRN
Recreation Therapist to join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health professionals. The Recreation Therapist plans, organizes, coordinates, and leads recreation therapy activities. The Recreation Therapist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs, interests, and capacities of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning. Responsibilities also include assessing each patient within seventy‑two (72) hours of admission and completing daily progress notes on the patient’s participation toward recreation goals.

The Vines Hospital, located in Ocala, FL, is a premier behavioral health facility offering individualized mental health and addiction treatment to adults in a secure private setting. Our services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, plus acute psychiatric, detox, and PTSD treatment. We are located in picturesque Marion County, FL—known as the Horse Capital of the World—providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, river rafting, tubing, horseback riding, and proximity to amusement parks or beaches.

PRN — work hours are on an as needed basis.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• Two (2) years of experience providing Recreation Therapy in a psychiatric setting with an adult population or a long‑term care setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of Handle With Care training, including appropriate use of seclusion and restraints within 30 days of employment, prior to assisting in a restraining process.

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 fully support 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.