Recreational Therapist jobs in Grand Junction, CO

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

We are looking for a Dynamic Activity Therapist (Dance/Movement, Art or Recreation Therapist) who will embrace the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve!

Centennial Peaks Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Denver-metro area for more than 30 years. Located in beautiful Louisville, CO, our 104-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness including chemical dependency. Centennial Peaks offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Our dynamic leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department. Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services.

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Days Required: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday- 8-hour shifts.

The Activity Therapist is an important member of the Centennial Peaks Hospital’s inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team. The Activity Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities to inpatient psychiatric units. We are looking for candidates who may specialize in Dance/Movement, Art or Recreation. We are looking for a certified/licensed therapist in their field of expertise. This opportunity provides challenging and rewarding work environment with growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Benefit Highlights 

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 
• Company-wide Discount Program 
• Pet Insurance 
• On-site cafeteria 
• Hot meals for purchase at discounted prices 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries! 
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com) 

If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Centennial Peaks please email: centennialpeakshumanresources@uhsinc.com. For full consideration, please apply directly to our website: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/centennial-peaks-hospital.  Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. 

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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.uhs.com 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or area of Specialty Therapy preferred.
• One year experience in working with a mental health population preferred.
• CTRS or Licensed in Specialty Therapy-REQUIRED