Recreation Therapist

7 hours ago

Denton, Texas, United States Universal Health Services Full time
Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist is a vital member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned programs. This role involves defining and implementing treatment goals, providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement activity therapy plans for assigned patient case load within the facility
  • Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to define and implement treatment goals
  • Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master's degree in Art Therapy, preferred
  • One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
  • Requires certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy
About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With a commitment to providing compassionate care to those living with mental illness, UHS offers a range of services and programs to support individuals and families.

  • Recreation Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Denton, Texas, United States Universal Health Services Full time

    About the RoleThe Recreation Therapist is a vital member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned programs. This role involves defining and implementing treatment goals, providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.Key...

  • Activity Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Denton, Texas, United States UHS Full time

    About the RoleUniversal Health Services (UHS) is seeking a highly skilled Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team at University Behavioral Health of Denton. As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and providing continuous patient care,...

  • Activity Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Denton, Texas, United States Universal Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team at Universal Health Services. As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role...

  • Activity Therapist

    5 days ago

    Denton, Texas, United States Universal Health Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team at Universal Health Services. As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and promoting their physical and mental...

  • Activity Therapist

    5 days ago

    Denton, Texas, United States UHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team at Universal Health Services (UHS). As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and promoting their physical and mental...

  • Activity Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Denton, Texas, United States Universal Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryThe Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and planning, directing, and coordinating Recreation Therapy interventions for assigned programs.ResponsibilitiesObserve and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and...

  • Rehab Therapy Tech V

    1 month ago

    Denton, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description: Rehab Therapy Tech V Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have...

  • Rehab Therapy Tech IV

    4 months ago

    Denton, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description: Rehab Therapy Tech IV Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have...

  • Behavioral Health Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Denton, Maryland, United States Choptank Community Health System, Inc.. Full time

    Job Title: Behavioral Health Support FacilitatorJob Summary:Choptank Community Health System, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Support Facilitator to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work with individuals and their families to eliminate disruptive behaviors and replace them with positive actions. You...