Recreation Therapist; Ba

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Activity Therapist - PER DIEM

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. The organization provides a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Patients receive quality treatment from a compassionate team regardless of level of care. Learn more and apply at

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

The Activity Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally or emotionally disabled patients. The Activity Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with the performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.

Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminishes or corrects pathology, and promotes and maintains health.

Education: Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program required.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in psychiatric setting preferred;
• Working knowledge of the psychiatric process and its relationship to arts, crafts, sports, games, small/large group activities preferred.

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