PRN Recreation Therapist (Art/Music/CTRS) - Behavioral Health Setting

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Recreational Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally or emotionally disabled patients. The Recreational Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program. May organize and conduct music, recreation, or occupational 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, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline and Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or Board-Certified Music Therapist (MTBC)
• Experience - One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
• Licensure - Certification or licensure required (CTRS or Board-Certified Music Therapist)

About the Role

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Website: https://highlandsbhs.com

Benefit & Reward Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Shift

PRN - Varied/as needed

Contact Information

If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Highlands please email: HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com.

EEO Statement

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