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Recreational Therapist - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houst
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Recreational Therapist - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more!
Join a growing team! With the opening of
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston , we will soon have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with an 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. With exposure to a variety of specialties such as Acute, Subacute, and Intensive Outpatient, Continuum of Care, Mood Disorders, ECT, Early Onset Treatment , Adult General Psychiatry, Competency Restoration, Child and Adolescent, Juvenile Justice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Treatment Mall and Unit-Based Programming.
This dedicated team will work in an integrated campus to bring world class resources to the community. Apply today to be a part of this committed team serving the mental health needs of the area.
Position Summary:
Provides a role in treatment centered interventions through therapeutic recreation programs.
Location:
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Dept.:
BSC Programming
Status:
Full-Time
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
Develops recreational therapy programs to assist patients toward stabilization and developing healthier and productive lifestyles. Administers recreation activities to patient and instructs patient in the benefits of the activities in which they are participating. Maintains all documentation required for patient medical records. Contributing to the effort toward department's strategic goals and achievement programs. Develops structured programs that will offer the patient the opportunity to reduce stress, improve mood, increase activity level and social skills. Assesses and implements treatment plan goals, and outcomes related to the identified problems. Monitors and coordinates patient-care by collaborating with other direct care disciplines. Documents patient progress and patient attendance records through a computer-based program while complying with department documentation requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) by Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc. (CTRAC) required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure and/or Recreation Studies required
Minimum Experience:
1 year NCTRC Certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required 2 years Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Recreational Therapist - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more!
Join a growing team! With the opening of
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston , we will soon have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with an 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. With exposure to a variety of specialties such as Acute, Subacute, and Intensive Outpatient, Continuum of Care, Mood Disorders, ECT, Early Onset Treatment , Adult General Psychiatry, Competency Restoration, Child and Adolescent, Juvenile Justice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Treatment Mall and Unit-Based Programming.
This dedicated team will work in an integrated campus to bring world class resources to the community. Apply today to be a part of this committed team serving the mental health needs of the area.
Position Summary:
Provides a role in treatment centered interventions through therapeutic recreation programs.
Location:
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Dept.:
BSC Programming
Status:
Full-Time
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
Develops recreational therapy programs to assist patients toward stabilization and developing healthier and productive lifestyles. Administers recreation activities to patient and instructs patient in the benefits of the activities in which they are participating. Maintains all documentation required for patient medical records. Contributing to the effort toward department's strategic goals and achievement programs. Develops structured programs that will offer the patient the opportunity to reduce stress, improve mood, increase activity level and social skills. Assesses and implements treatment plan goals, and outcomes related to the identified problems. Monitors and coordinates patient-care by collaborating with other direct care disciplines. Documents patient progress and patient attendance records through a computer-based program while complying with department documentation requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) by Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc. (CTRAC) required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure and/or Recreation Studies required
Minimum Experience:
1 year NCTRC Certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required 2 years Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Recreation Therapist” roles.
Recreational Therapist - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
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