Job Description

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION THERAPIST (Autism Units) 

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga . We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism . A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

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Rehabilitative services may include educational, occupational, recreational, physical, art, dance, music, and speech therapies and vocational rehabilitation evaluation and counseling.

Educational instructors, registered occupational therapist/certified occupational therapy assistant, certified therapeutic recreation specialist, certified therapeutic recreation assistant, speech-language pathologist has certificate of clinical competence, registered and certified music therapist, registered art therapist, and registered physical therapist. The qualified vocational specialist may perform duties of a rehabilitation counselor, vocational evaluator, or the work adjustment specialist.

Our Recreation Therapist must have the a bility to:

Plan goal oriented therapeutic recreation activities and function as member of multi-disciplinary team, and provide a lead role with hands-on facilitation for groups.

The individual must have skills in assessing motor skills, cognition, and social functioning with ability to develop measurable treatment goals pertaining to need areas.  

The individual must possess physical endurance and stamina.

The individual must be able to obtain lifeguard certification with 1 year of employment if necessary.  

Skills are required in dealing courteously with public and other staff within organization and firm knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology.

Must be able to prioritize and manage time, problem-solving abilities, use of appropriate social skills, including role modeling and respect for staff and children.

Must be able to show empathy toward children and adolescents, knowledge of child growth and development, skills in limit-setting necessary and ability to supervise Mental Health Associates/Residential Instructors within groups.

Practice of therapeutic/professional boundaries;

Have a willingness to seek/accept supervision when needed.

Benefits for this position include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed  Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by  Fortune;  in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Education: Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation from accredited program.

Experience: Experience working with behaviorally disordered children/adolescents, preferably those with an Autism Spectrum Disorders or related developmentally disabled.

Licensure/Certification: CRTS or eligible to obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, lifeguard certification with 1 year of employment if necessary and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment. Employee must have a valid Georgia Driver's License

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