RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Location

Flowood, MS | United States

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Responsibilities

Recreation Therapist (Certified) (PRN)

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Certified Recreational Therapist for our Outpatient Services Programs. Hours may vary: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

The Recreational Therapist  is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive recreation therapy program designed to meet the physical, social, cultural and recreational needs of patients in Residential setting.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Evaluates each patient’s physical and cognitive abilities, social and emotional behaviors and leisure needs. 
• Completes the Activity Therapy assessment within appropriate time frame according to policy.
• Participates in Treatment Team meetings and provides written goals and interventions to the treatment plan.  Implements changes to the treatment plan according to patient progress.  Contributes to discharge planning.
• Understands the importance of maintaining the dignity of the psychiatric patient. 
• Communicates with   non-judgmental statements regarding client behavior, as observed by supervisor and as documented in chart.
• Documents in accordance with departmental/facility standards and requirements of regulatory bodies. 
• Writes legibly, uses approved abbreviations and correct spelling as documented in the clinical record.
• Reports incidents in timely manner and according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication skills and foster sense of dignity and respect with patients. Notifies direct supervisor if any observed staff  behavior is detrimental to patient well-being.
• Assures communication of pertinent information from group/individual sessions to unit staff and physician by regular formal and informal discussion.Maintain required departmental records, i.e., attendance, petty cash receipts, monthly records, etc.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Brentwood is a 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

Minimum: Bachelor’s (BS) degree from an accredited college in Therapeutic Recreation.  Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or ability to obtain certification within a year of hire date by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Preferred : Successful completion of four-year degree (BS) in Therapeutic Recreation or a related BS Degree.  Thorough knowledge and understanding of recreation and activity therapy theory and the ability to apply its principles in an acute psychiatric facility.  Possess functional recreation therapy skills and ability to apply them to individual and group activity sessions as a Certified Recreation Therapist Specialist. Certified Lifeguard is a bonus. 

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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.

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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