Universal Health Services
PRN EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY THERAPIST (MS)- (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY)
Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Responsibilities
Administratively and clinically responsible for providing recreational/expressive therapies activities for adolescents and adults ages 5‑65+. Assume delegated responsibility as liaison to treatment teams, exhibiting in-depth knowledge in assessment and prescription of an Expressive Therapy program tailored to individual patient needs.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of Recreational therapy standards of practice as certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Knowledge of group dynamics and the provisions of a therapeutically safe environment.
Ability to establish and maintain an empathetic therapeutic relationship with patients.
Ability to assess and document patient progress during treatment.
Ability to communicate clinical input as a member of the patient’s multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to function as a Handle With Care team member.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (25 days of personal leave and up to 30 days of sick leave in a year)
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
UHS employee discounted stock option plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy preferred
Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Eligible for (or possess) current license in District of Columbia.
One Year of experience as a Recreational Therapist.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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CORE COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of Recreational therapy standards of practice as certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Knowledge of group dynamics and the provisions of a therapeutically safe environment.
Ability to establish and maintain an empathetic therapeutic relationship with patients.
Ability to assess and document patient progress during treatment.
Ability to communicate clinical input as a member of the patient’s multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to function as a Handle With Care team member.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (25 days of personal leave and up to 30 days of sick leave in a year)
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
UHS employee discounted stock option plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy preferred
Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Eligible for (or possess) current license in District of Columbia.
One Year of experience as a Recreational Therapist.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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