Recreation Therapist

Responsibilities

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) provides recreation therapy program oversight, including performance management and staff development of expressive therapy services. Responsible for assessing patients' leisure and recreational activities, providing age- and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge.

32hr Full Time & PRN Shifts available at Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital OKC and Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital Bethany.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility) provide inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17 and 18+, with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, licensed therapists and specialized nurses to develop and implement treatment plans in a structured environment.

Our facilities include a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a wooded campus with amenities such as a pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Understanding of crisis stabilization and medication management within adult inpatient programs is part of our service offering at Cedar Ridge Bethany for conditions including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia.

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Benefits (Full Time & Part Time):

• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Options
• Career development opportunities across UHS and 300+ locations
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits guest website:

• Bachelor’s degree in related recreation therapy field (required)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification (required)
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in recreation therapy with a mental health population (preferred) with working knowledge of group leadership skills, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent or aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

One of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built a record of achievement and performance. UHS is a Fortune 500 company with numerous subsidiaries and locations across the U.S. and abroad.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and recruit, hire, promote and compensate 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 law. Diversity and inclusion are valued across our workforce.