Recreation Therapist - PRN

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Recreation Therapist – PRN Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86‑bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services at our four outpatient centers throughout the Florida Panhandle.

We also offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

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• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence‑based treatment and service for inpatient psychiatric patients in a practice environment aimed at continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Plans, schedules and implements expressive therapy programs to meet the needs, interests and capabilities of the patient population, helping participants move toward improved functioning and attainment of individual treatment goals. Teaches patients appropriate identification and release of emotions, problem‑solving ability, physical exercise and coping skills that can be carried over after discharge.
• Engages the maximum number of patients in art, recreation, painting, discussion groups, and movement therapy, assisting behavioral health staff to co‑lead effectively. Provides additional expressive therapeutic interventions to engage non‑participants and addresses identified patients’ needs and obstacles.
• Documents patients’ abilities and needs in relation to treatment goals and objectives, and records patients’ responses to services in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Completes assessment with mental health patients to examine personal resources and deficits in coping and leisure skills.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation field required. Music Therapy, Recreation Administration, or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
• CTRS certification through the National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Council or Certified Music Therapist within 6 months of hire.
• One (1) year experience working in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include some weekends and evenings between the hours of 8 AM and 9 PM.
• Ability to pass an ACHA Level II background screening.

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