Expressive Therapist (FT 40hr)
Universal Health Services, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Responsibilities
The
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
provides recreation therapy program oversight, including performance management and staff development of expressive therapy services. Responsible for assessing patients' leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge.
Full Time 40hr/wk
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field
required
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification
required
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in recreation therapy field working with a mental health population
preferred
with working knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
About Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) and Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility) provide inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17 and adults. Our facilities offer structured, supportive environments with multidisciplinary treatment teams including psychiatrists, licensed therapists and specialized nurses to develop and implement treatment plans. Cedar Ridge encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a wooded campus with a pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany offers 56-bed psychiatric hospital services for adults, including crisis stabilization and medication management for disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over 18 with severe mental illness.
Website:
www.cedarridgebhs.com
Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
401(K)
with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Certain Positions
Challenging and rewarding work environment
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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 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 operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and more across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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 support 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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The
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
provides recreation therapy program oversight, including performance management and staff development of expressive therapy services. Responsible for assessing patients' leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge.
Full Time 40hr/wk
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related recreation therapy field
required
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification
required
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in recreation therapy field working with a mental health population
preferred
with working knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
About Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) and Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility) provide inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17 and adults. Our facilities offer structured, supportive environments with multidisciplinary treatment teams including psychiatrists, licensed therapists and specialized nurses to develop and implement treatment plans. Cedar Ridge encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a wooded campus with a pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany offers 56-bed psychiatric hospital services for adults, including crisis stabilization and medication management for disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over 18 with severe mental illness.
Website:
www.cedarridgebhs.com
Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
401(K)
with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Certain Positions
Challenging and rewarding work environment
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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 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 operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and more across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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 support 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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