Recreational Therapist

Responsibilities

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (FULL-TIME)

• This is a full-time position Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm
• In this position you will teach both adults and adolescents how to use leisure as a method to communicate and cope with stressors
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team of professionals
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations

• Providing daily Recreational Therapy group therapy
• Completing Recreational Therapy assessments
• Working with patients who have experienced past or current trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation
• Responsible for assessing patients' leisure and recreational activities
• Provide age and developmentally appropriate Recreational Therapy groups
• Establish Recreational Therapy treatment goals

• Current CTRS certification, registration or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards of specific field or allied health
• Previous experience working with mental health patients preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a background check and drug screen

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