What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Therapist position at UHS?
Clarion Psychiatric Center is looking for a dynamic new team member. Our Recreational/Activities Therapist is responsible for providing activity and group programming for adult and child/adolescent patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Primary responsibilities include designing and providing therapeutic recreation groups to patients to assist in focusing on treatment goals. as well as providing an assessment of each patient referred for group to determine needs of service. All the while maintaining written documentation to reflect the patients’ behavior and progress.
Clarion Psychiatric Center offers inpatient treatment for adults with moderate to severe psychiatric problems, inpatient crisis stabilization for children and adolescents, and a Partial Hospitalization Program for school-aged children. Our recently expanded 112-bed inpatient program has 4 units. For over 30-years, Clarion has provided the community a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment with an emphasis on strong teamwork. Visit our website at www.clarioncenter.com
Benefits include:
- Shift Differentials, Bonus shifts, Holiday Pay
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Friendly team-oriented work enviornment
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Free Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Excellent Paid Time Off Program
- Opportunity for Advancement
About Universal Health Services
Clarion Psychiatric Center is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
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Qualifications
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, or Social Service Field required.
Certification: Recreational Therapy Certification, Art Therapy Certification, Music Therapy Certification, or certification in relevant field required.
Experience: One-year experience in psychiatric care preferred.
Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behaviors. CPR/HWC required. Possess excellent communication skills and ability to teach patients.
Salary : $16