Recreation/Music Therapist - PRN

Responsibilities

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Certified Therapeutic/Music Recreation Specialist.

About Salt Lake Behavioral Health

We understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care.

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private 118 bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. We serve the Salt Lake City and surrounding area using evidence-based treatments in a comfortable, confidential atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, visit our website at saltlakebehavioralhealth.com or watch a video from staff at youtube.com

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic and evidence-based Recreational Therapy services at Salt Lake Behavioral Health in order to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural needs of patients.

This position involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supporting patients in their mental health journey.

The Recreational Therapist strives to build a strong therapeutic alliance through empathetic and continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating RT group interventions, documenting progress and discharge planning for assigned patients.

Benefits of Joining Salt Lake Behavioral Health

• Discounted in-house meals
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Supportive Administration & Team
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline required.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, knowledge and understanding of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness preferred.

Licensure

Current national certification (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and current license (TRS) through Utah Department of Professional Licensing required.

Additional Requirements

CPR certification is required. You will need to successfully complete our current training for restraints and seclusions. This training will need to be done prior to assisting in any patient restraints or seclusions and within 90 days of employment.

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