RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)
Universal Health Services
- Location
- LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
Responsibilities $ SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE! $ Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Recreational Art/ Music Therapist to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. https://mesillavalleyhospital.com/ POSITION SUMMARY: The Recreational Art/ Music Therapist is an internal member of the interdisciplinary team who leads and participates in the assessment, treatment plan developmental and implementation of therapeutic group interventions. The Therapist will work with assigned patients in group setting as per the patient’s MTP and ensure therapeutic interventions provided aid to their Mental health and substance abuse recovery.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and possess CTSR (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) or an Art or Music Therapy Certification.
SKILLS
Must have strong group facilitation skills and have knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques. UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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