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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

2 months ago


Jackson, Mississippi, United States Parkwood Behavioral Health System Full time

Position Overview at Parkwood Behavioral Health System:

Parkwood Behavioral Health System is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services to the Mid-South region, with a legacy of excellence since 1987.

Our facility is situated in Desoto County, Mississippi, conveniently located near Memphis.

As we embrace new treatment methodologies and advancements in patient care, our commitment remains to deliver exceptional quality care tailored to our patients' needs.

At Parkwood, our compassionate team is focused on delivering empathetic support to individuals, families, and communities.

We offer a complete spectrum of care designed to address the unique requirements of adults, adolescents, and children.

Parkwood Behavioral Health System features a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care center, alongside partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

For further details about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please explore our website.
Role: Recreation Therapist
Type: PRN (As Needed)
We are currently in search of a Recreation Therapist to join our team on an as-needed basis (PRN). The Recreation Therapist will evaluate patients' recreational and leisure development needs, facilitating therapy groups that are age and developmentally appropriate, while establishing behavioral treatment objectives aligned with the philosophy and goals of Parkwood Behavioral Health System.

Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or a related human services discipline.

Experience:
Preferred: One year of prior experience in a psychiatric setting.

Licensure/Certification:
CTRS certification is preferred.

Knowledge:


Understanding of individual, group, and family therapy principles, group leadership techniques, age-specific development, and crisis intervention strategies.


Benefits:
Engaging and fulfilling work environment
Opportunities for career advancement within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive salary and benefits package
About Universal Health Services (UHS):
UHS is one of the largest and most esteemed providers of hospital and healthcare services in the nation, boasting a remarkable history of success and performance. Since its founding, UHS has evolved into a respected Fortune 500 corporation, with annual revenues reaching $13.4 billion in 2022.

UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and has been included in Forbes' list of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 94,000 individuals and continues to expand through its subsidiaries.

UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and various related services across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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