LEAD RECREATION THERAPIST

We are looking for a qualified Lead Recreation Therapist to join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health professionals. The Lead Recreation Therapist develops and implements a recreational therapy treatment plan for each patient that is age appropriate in accordance with recommendations of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Lead Recreation Therapist conducts the activities of recreation therapy in order to improve functioning and independence and to provide recreation resources and opportunities for all patients with a focus on improving health and well-being. The Lead Recreation Therapist is responsible for evaluating the needs of the patient under The Vines Hospital's care and formulating the initial and subsequent treatment goals. Responsibilities include assessing patients within two (2) days of admission and complete evaluations of progress. Additionally, the Lead Recreation Therapist facilitates recreational therapy groups, organizes leisure programs and supervises Recreation Therapy staff.

The Vines Hospital, located in Ocala, FL is a premier behavioral health facility offering individualized mental health and addiction treatment to adults and adolescents in a secure and private setting. Our services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We offer acute psychiatric, detox, and PTSD treatment. Visit our website for more information on our hospital and services: www.TheVinesHospital.com

Our Location:

We are located in picturesque Marion County, FL. The county is known as the Horse Capital of the World. Enjoy the outdoors at one of the county's serene parks, which includes wonderful hiking trails, river rafting, and tubing. Watch the county's wildlife and view the scenery by taking a horseback ride through one of the area's riding trails. Considered the heart of Florida, the beautiful region is centrally located within hours of many activities. Just a drive away from some of the state's amusement parks or beautiful Florida beaches. The county is less than two hours away from some of the state's large metropolitan areas. From young professionals to a growing family, the area has plenty of activities for every individual.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Retention Bonus

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy and certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS). Five (5) years experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting with an adult population preferred. Prior supervisory experience required and working knowledge of recreation therapy programming.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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