What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapy position at UHS?
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Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying.
Position Summary: The Recreational Therapy will provide recreational activity and related services for the residents in the Hermitage Hall program. The RT will actively participate in ensuring the RAD Department functions are carried out in a professional, consistent and thorough manner to include: social skills program; recreational therapy program; off-campus therapeutic activities; treatment planning; individual, unit and facility events; staff training; other functions as requested. This individual will be responsible for coordination, scheduling and facilitation of programming within the RAD program for the residents and staff of Hermitage Hall. They will be responsible for all documentation associated with assigned functions. This individual is capable of functioning independently and maturely in stressful situations and maintains a community-safety focus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversees and facilitates high quality residential activity services for all residents, and provides activities (e.g. team building) for staff as requested
- Oversees the development of, and ensures the facilitation of, comprehensive Social Skills programming for all residents.
- Ensures that comprehensive therapeutic recreation services are scheduled and facilitated, including individual and group activities.
- Ensures all residents complete recreational therapy and skills assessments, as necessary, to provide residents with appropriate treatment services.
- Organizes and oversees facility-wide activities and events.
- Organizes and oversees vocational training program for residents, as appropriate.
Benefits:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free meals
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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreation, Education, or other related field, master's degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree candidate must have a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), required.
- Related experience one to three years.
- Experience in a residential setting with facilitating groups & activities, scheduling and planning activity, teambuilding, skill building and navigating group dynamics.
- Knowledge of assessment (social skills, recreational skills, etc.) preferred.
- Experience in treatment planning and education preferred.
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