Recreation/Music Therapist

About the Role

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private 118-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. We serve the Salt Lake City and surrounding area using evidence-based treatments in a comfortable, confidential atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic and evidence-based Recreational Therapy services to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Support patients in their mental health journey by building a strong therapeutic alliance through empathetic and continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
• Conduct assessments, facilitate RT group interventions, document progress, and handle discharge planning for assigned patients.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ facilities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Discounted in-house meals.
• Variety of employee benefits and appreciation programs.
• Supportive administration and team.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work, or related therapeutic discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience; knowledge and understanding of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness preferred.
• Current national certification (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Current license (TRS) through Utah Department of Professional Licensing.
• CPR certification.
• Successful completion of training for restraints and seclusions prior to assisting in any patient restraints or within 90 days of employment.