Recreation Therapy (CTRS) - PRN

Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital is a growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility providing a full continuum of inpatient services across all patient populations, including specialty programs for adolescents, adults, and older adults. The hospital performs behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day and offers programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues. Additionally, the facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing group, family, and individual therapy.

About the Role

The Recreation Therapy Department is seeking per diem staff in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. These team members plan and implement activities for assigned programs, define and implement treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic activities for assigned programs.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification as CTRS is required or licensed as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Schedule

Per diem employees must be available to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance