Recreational Therapist - CTRS

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 129-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, completes all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning, as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess patient to interpret reason for admission, strengths and weaknesses in the areas of cognitive abilities, socialization skills, leisure skills, motor development and physical/mental condition within 72 hours of admission.
• Develops, implements and delivers a well versed therapeutic program for each population served.
• Document patient progress in a therapeutic group setting on a daily basis.

BENEFITS:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. 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

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy
• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist with NCTRC (within 6 months of hire)
• Prefer a minimum of two years' experience in Music Therapy field working with a mental health population.

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