Job Description
Responsibilities Kingwood Pines Hospital:
Kingwood Pines Hospital is a bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides -hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Occasional Nights and Weekends
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
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