RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System has been the leading provider of behavioral health and addictions treatment for families in Illinois since 1989. Located in Champaign, Illinois, we provide a secure, nurturing environment where children, adolescents, adults and senior adults can find hope and healing from emotional psychiatric and addictive diseases.

Our dedicated and compassionate staff provide therapeutic programming options that include individual, group and family therapy. We also offer activity and recreational therapy, psychoeducational groups and medical intervention services.

We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, showing that we have demonstrated compliance to the most stringent standards of performance.

Interested candidates can complete an online application at www.pavilionhospital.com.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Activity Therapist is responsible for the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests of each patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Current certification at the Therapeutic Recreation

Specialist level as determined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Experience: 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program required, experience in a health care setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements the therapeutic activity program under the direction of the Therapeutic Activity Coordinator.
2. Implements appropriate, goal oriented recreation leisure treatment plans to meet the specific needs of individuals receiving service.
3. Completes the activities component of the comprehensive assessment.
4. Contributes to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interest of each patient.
5. Documents as needed in patient care records.
6. Participates as a team member on designated patient care teams.
7. Maintains standards of service consistent with the recommendations of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
8. Helps in development of therapeutic recreation services through innovative ideas, marketing and education.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

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 were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhsinc.com

Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding this or any position within our facility:

Mandy Marin

Director of Human Resources

mandy.marin@uhsinc.com

List job requirements

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Current certification at the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist level as determined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Experience: 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program required, experience in a health care setting preferred.

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