Activity Therapist - Full Time

Job Description

Responsibilities

Activity Therapist

Full-time

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital , newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our -bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

In addition to the opportunity to work with a caring team and positively impact patient lives, Via Linda Behavioral Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including;

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance after days of employment!
• Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP

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.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, Humanities, Social Work or related therapeutic discipline.
• A minimum of One (1) year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure as a CTRS is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card