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Recreational / Activity Therapist - Master's Degree in Art, Music, Physical Ther

Universal Health Services, Inc., Titusville, FL, United States


Responsibilities

Palm Point Behavioral Health is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital located in Titusville, Florida, minutes from Cape Canaveral. Palm Point Behavioral Health treats adults, children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety and substance abuse, in a modern and well-appointed facility. Palm Point Behavioral Health offers inpatient treatment options and serves communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville is on Florida’s Space Coast, with access to local attractions and amenities.
Palm Point is currently recruiting for

ACTIVITY THERAPIST . The Activity Therapist conducts activity therapy to improve functioning and independence and to provide activity resources and opportunities for all patients, with a focus on improving health and well-being. Responsibilities include conducting activity assessments on patients, conducting therapeutic activity groups, maintaining the health and safety of patients, completing and documenting evaluations of progress, and participating in treatment team discussions.
Shift/Hours: Full-time, varied.
Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment; career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries; competitive compensation.
Learn more about Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) at: www.uhsinc.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 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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Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s Degree in an associated discipline with Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS) certification.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Art Therapist, Certified Music Therapist, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing Activity Therapy. Preference for a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children, adolescents and adult populations.

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