Recreational Therapist

Responsibilities

Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health is a 64-bed Residential Treatment Center that offers quality behavioral health services to adolescent males and females aged 7-20 with psychiatric, behavioral, or conduct issues. 

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion. 

We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist

The Recreational Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of residents in the program to facilitate using art/music/other activities as a therapeutic modality for children/adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health issues/diagnoses. The Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives of their regulated area of expertise. The therapist will further support the mission of the organization through compliance with a performance improvement program and standard operating procedures. This position requires the development and conducting of an art or music therapy program based on evidence-based programming materials and best practices. The therapist will facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, to diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Music, or Recreation Therapy, or related therapeutic discipline; or a Master's  degree in Art Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, recreation, or music therapy, or the ability and qualifications to obtain licensure or certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification prior to employment and successful completion of HWC training within 90 days.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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