Recreation Therapist

4 hours ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States UHS Full time
Job Title: Recreation Therapist

Join our team of dedicated professionals at Laurel Heights Hospital, a 112-bed facility in Atlanta, GA, where we provide compassionate mental health treatment to youth with a range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders, and autism.

About the Role

We are seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan and implement goal-oriented therapeutic recreation activities, working closely with our team to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and lead therapeutic recreation activities for groups, including educational, occupational, recreational, physical, art, dance, music, and speech therapies.
  • Assess motor skills, cognition, and social functioning to develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive treatment plan.
  • Supervise Mental Health Associates/Residential Instructors within groups.
  • Practice professional boundaries and maintain a safe and respectful environment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program.
  • Experience working with behaviorally disordered children/adolescents, preferably those with Autism Spectrum Disorders or related developmental disabilities.
  • CRTS certification or eligibility to obtain within 1 year of employment.
  • CPR certification, age-specific training, and lifeguard certification (if necessary).
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi student loan refinancing program.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Laurel Heights Hospital is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.


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