Recreational Therapist - Care Management

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The recreation therapist provides group, milieu, and individual therapy services on the inpatient psychiatric units with special consideration to theoretical approaches and evidence-based practice. The recreation therapist utilizes their specialized expertise to contribute to the individualized plan of care and meet the biopsychosocial needs of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with special populations required - One (1) year of related experience required - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential required - PA Act 31 completion - CPI and BLS required prior to orientation completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

Experience in behavioral health settings.

RECRUITER CONTACT

Savannah Paxton at spaxton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

WHY PENNSYLVANIA STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENNSYLVANIA STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

BACKGROUND CHECK

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.