Activity Aide/Coordinator PRN

University Behavioral Health of Denton • Per Diem • DENTON, Texas, United States • 6d ago

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/

Shift: PRN

Position Summary:

The Activity Therapy Assistant is responsible for engaging patients in therapeutic interventions. The RA will plan, direct, coordinate and implement Activity Therapy interventions for assigned program. As a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Assistant will be involved with identifying individualized treatment goals and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
2. Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required.
3. Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
4. Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.

Benefit Highlights

Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Diverse programming to expand your experience
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Pet Insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, Activity, or music therapy preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and Handle with Care/ Verbal De-escalation prior to working directly with patients and within 90 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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