Recreational Therapist CTRS - (PRN)

About the role

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Recreational Therapist with a CTRS (PRN) for our brand new unit, Altru Behavioral Health Center, in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients, with plans to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together to expand inpatient behavioral health services.

The Certified Recreational Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. We are seeking any of the following: Recreational, Occupational, Music, Art, Dance and Movement, etc. therapists.

PRN — must be able to work 36 hours/month with one weekend shift.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient's symptom presentation, professional/referral input, and all other available data.
• Evaluates and documents patients' responses to treatment and progress toward goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
• Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
• Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards; displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
• Provides appropriate education, resources, and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Evaluates and uses techniques, tools, and resources to assist patients in treatment.
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
• Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed and based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress, or change in condition.
• Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement, and changes in the treatment plan.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Active ND License/Certification — Music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music, etc. therapist certification.

Benefits

Benefit highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long- and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts; healthcare savings account
• Life insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition assistance
• Rewarding work environment — enjoy going to work every day!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, and in 2023 was listed in Forbes' ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com