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Certified Recreational / Activity Therapist - CTRS

Horizon Health
Grand Forks, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Certified Recreational/Activity Therapist (CTRS Required) in Grand Forks, ND

**$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time employment**

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Certified Recreational/Activity Therapist to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (24-bed Psych Unit) in Grand Forks, ND. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. The Certified Recreational/Activity Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. We are seeking any of the following- Recreational, Occupational, Music, Art, Dance and Movement, etc. therapists.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Responsibilities:

  • Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data.
  • Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress towards goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
  • Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
  • Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
  • Provides appropriate education, resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
  • Evaluates and uses techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment.
  • Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
  • Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed and based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition. Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement and changes in the treatment plan.
  • Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • At least 3 years of related experience
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program
  • Active ND License/ Certification- Music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music, etc. therapist certification

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter at oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14

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