Recreational Therapist; CTRS
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation
Activity Therapist – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Horizon Health is seeking an Activity Therapist for our brand-new unit, Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. The unit is a 24‑bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients, with plans to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026.
We welcome therapists in recreational, occupational, music, art, dance, movement, and related disciplines.
Responsibilities- Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input, and all other available data.
- Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress toward goals, and develops recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
- Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
- Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, demonstrates sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
- Provides appropriate education, resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Utilizes techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment.
- Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
- Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues treatment as needed based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition, and reports patient/client progress in the treatment plan.
- Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short‑term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
Healthcare Savings Account - Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter at oscar
About Universal Health ServicesUniversal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with operations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the United Kingdom. UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
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Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred - At least 3 years of related experience
- Graduate of an accredited therapy program
- Active ND License/Certification (music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music therapists)
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