Recreation Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

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.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function.

Full time and part time benefits include: 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 bonus options, career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations, challenging and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications: 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. Must be at least 21 years of age, successfully complete a drug test, successfully pass a national background check, physical agility to manage patients, ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds, strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior, potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste.

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable. Universal Health Services (UHS): one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 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.