Recreational Therapist; Ctrs

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (CTRS) – Canyon Creek Behavioral Health

Company Overview

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (affiliated with United Health Systems) is a 102‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Temple, Texas. The facility includes units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. The team is dedicated to providing compassionate health care.

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist plans and implements activity services for the assigned program, defining and executing treatment goals as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team while providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role‑modeling.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment regarding patients’ physical and mental condition/needs.
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and that interventions are based on the patient’s plan of care.
• Effectively plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility and outside the hospital as required.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has a strong record of performance and growth. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates across the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.K., with an annual revenue of $15.8 billion in 2024. For more information, visit

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, Recreation Therapy, Humanities, Social Work, or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness (preferred).
• Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and Handle with Care training; certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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 openly 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.

Job Details

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care