Summary

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS): Responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. Utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. Educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. Responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates.

Job description

Position Summaries

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS): Responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. Utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. Educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. Responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates.

Music Therapist: Responsible for the provision of Music Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge planning. Utilizes individual and/or group interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional, or physical. Educates the patient in healthy coping skills, and available resources to continue the client in post-discharge planning and involvement.

Art Therapist: Responsible for the provision of Art Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge planning. Utilizes individual and/or group interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional, or physical. Educates the patient in healthy coping skills, and available resources to continue the client in post-discharge planning and involvement.

Qualifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS): Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
Music Therapist: Bachelor's Degree/Certification in Music Therapy required.
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) required.
Minimum 1 year experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Art Therapist: Master's Degree in Theories of Art Therapy, Counseling, or Psychotherapy from an institute identified by the American Art Therapy Association required.
Doctorate's degree preferred.
Must be eligible to take the National Art Therapy Registration (ATR) examination and obtain the registration within 2 years of the hire date.
Experience in psychiatric setting preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required
Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required
Bachelor's Degree/Certification in Music Therapy required
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) required
Master's Degree in Theories of Art Therapy, Counseling, or Psychotherapy from an institute identified by the American Art Therapy Association required
Must be eligible to take the National Art Therapy Registration (ATR) examination and obtain the registration within 2 years of the hire date
Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred
Minimum 1 year experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
Doctorate's degree preferred

Benefits

Continuing education options
Career advancement opportunities
Skills diversification

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.