ART/MUSIC THERAPIST/PRN Job at Universal Health Services in Orlando

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), provides intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults, including detox and substance abuse programs. Our facility offers inpatient treatment on a 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida with 112 licensed beds. We are seeking qualified professionals with an active/clear Florida license and prior experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program.

POSITION SUMMARY: University Behavioral Center is seeking a qualified, energetic candidate for our Music-Art-Recreational Therapist position. The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, please apply online at the University Behavioral Center website.

This is a Per-Diem position

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based treatment and services for inpatient psychiatric patients in a practice environment aimed at continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Plans, schedules and implements expressive therapy programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patient population. Implements a program of therapeutic activities to assist participants in moving toward improved functioning and attainment of individual treatment goals. Teaches patients appropriate identification and release of emotions, problem-solving ability, physical exercise and coping skills that can be carried over after discharge.
• Engages the maximum number of patients in art, recreation, painting, discussion groups, and movement therapy, and assists the Behavioral Health staff to co-lead effectively. Resource additional expressive therapeutic interventions to engage nonparticipants. Addresses identified patients\' needs and obstacles.
• Documents patients\' abilities and needs in relation to treatment goals and objectives. Documents patients\' responses to these services in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Completes assessment with Mental Health patients to examine personal resources and deficits in coping and leisure skills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor\'s and/or Master\'s level degree from an accredited college/university in a Therapeutic Recreation program, Art or Music.

Licensure/Certification: Certification with NCTRC, CTRS, MT-BC, and ATR in Florida.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Physically able to demonstrate and conduct recreational activities for patients. Physical ability to restrain patients through use of hospital-approved methods.

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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, with a workforce of tens of thousands of employees across the United States and beyond.

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