Recreation Therapist (BA)
UHS
Summary
Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring and compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our team! Available Hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm, rotating Saturday/Sunday.
Job description
Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.
Position Summary
Complete an assessment of the patient's condition, and formulate and implement individualized recreational goals. You will provide and coordinate therapeutic recreation programming, and manage cases in conjunction with the DBT programming model.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide activities to meet the individual needs of our patients following a program group schedule.
- Plan, organize, and implement outings.
- Complete skills assessment to evaluate level of functioning within 10 days of admission.
- Complete documentation on patient groups provided.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or degree equivalency from an accredited college or university required.
- A minimum of two years of related work experience, with knowledge of mental health diagnoses preferred.
- Licensed or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
- Must be 21 years old.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or degree equivalency from an accredited college or university required.
- A minimum of two years of related work experience, with knowledge of mental health diagnoses preferred.
- Licensed or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
- Must be 21 years old.
Benefits
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Career Development
- Pet Insurance
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.