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Universal Health Services, Inc.

EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST - PRN/PER DIEM

Universal Health Services, Inc., Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068

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Responsibilities At

Rolling Hills , our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.

The

Expressive Therapist

is responsible for planning and implementing activity-based therapeutic interventions for assigned programs and patients with a range of physical abilities, disorders of the mind, and/or substance abuse issues. The

Expressive Therapist

will aid patients in achieving treatment goals identified by the interdisciplinary treatment team in addition to providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

* This is a per diem position.

* MUST have weekend availability.

* MUST be able to complete training during the week.

This position is funded through December 2025 as part of the Psychiatric Hospital Grant with potential expansion through December 2026.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Required

Master’s Degree – Preferred

Education/Training:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Activity, Drama, Dance, Art, or Expressive Therapy OR Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with certification.

Licensure/Certification:

Certification by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas preferred: Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CRTS), Music Therapist Registered (MT-BC), or Art Therapist Registered (ATR).

Experience:

(1) year of related experience with knowledge of patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness in psychiatric settings preferred. Demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations; experience in crisis and group treatment; oral, reading, writing, and mathematical skills; public speaking, teaching, and group facilitation skills; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management, and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, and calm.

Qualifications 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.

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