What are the responsibilities and job description for the CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST Job at Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Hyde Park Tow position at Universal Hospital Services Inc.?
Responsibilities
Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.
Creative Arts / Recreational Therapist provides group therapy for patients and documents the process in the patient record in accordance with facility procedures. A creative arts or expressive arts intervention or background would be preferred for patient knowledge and growth within their healing process.
This position will focus on coordinating therapeutic activity programs to effect improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of patients. Prepares reports on patient progress, and with the consensus of the treatment team, modifies programs in accordance with the patient’s needs and capacities.
Benefits include :
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- 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
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or a closely related therapy field. Preferred Master’s Degree in Recreational Therapy.
Experience : One (1) year of experience as a Recreational Therapist strongly preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management, Handle with Care, and group and individual psychotherapy required.
Licensure / Certification (Preferred) : Keep current with continuing education requirements for State licensure. Maintain current professional license Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist / Expressive Arts Therapist / Yoga Therapy, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Handle with Care (HWC) required and a Valid fingerprint clearance card.
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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