Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

Location

University, MO | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (CTRS)- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job Status:  Full-time, benefits eligible after 30 days.    Work Schedule:  Tuesday - Saturday 40 hrs per week. Work schedule may vary.

Provo Canyon School, located in Springville and Provo Utah, has a proud history of providing quality services and successful treatment outcomes to adolescents and their families. Our dedicated team strives to change the lives of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 by providing compassionate, skills-based care that is personalized to meet each student’s specific needs. We offer evidence-based treatment and services to adolescents who struggle from complex emotional and mental health conditions in a psychiatric residential treatment center setting.   To learn much more please visit

Your benefits and Perks include: 

• Annual Education/Tuition Assistance 
• Strong clinical supervision and support
• Free healthy and delicious meals while working
• Career development opportunities across UHS* and its 400+ locations!
• Competitive compensation & g enerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Leave Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package at affordable rates w/eligibility after 30 days

If you would like to learn more about this Recreational Therapist opportunity before applying please contact Tai Komanec at (801)923-7911

Your role & objectives:

• Develops recreation therapy programs designed to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient in the following areas: socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

• Ensures that activities are conducted with "safety first" at all times.

• Program covers a broad range of recreation therapy activities including sports, nature study, therapeutic, and social activities

• Performs initial and periodic follow-up on recreation assessments.  Ensures that patient's therapeutic recreation needs are addressed as a part of treatment team.  Appropriate documentation is entered into patient's chart

Your Qualifications include:

• Bachelors' degree in Recreational Therapy with a State of Utah license and National certification (e.g., TRS, CTRS)
• Familiarity with medical/psychological terminology, human behavior, and principles of psychology
• Willing to work flexible hours which includes traveling and overnight events
• Valid and clear UT drivers license
• Must be at least 21 yrs of age and able to pass background check and drug screen
• Other preferred certifications are: Wilderness First Responder (or other Advanced First Aid), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR), Lifeguard certification, knowledge of rappelling, climbing, ropes course and belay system

EEO Statement

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.  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.

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