University Behavioral Center , a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

University Behavioral Center is seeking a qualified, energetic candidate for our Music-Art-Recreational Therapist position. The Therapist will provide art, music and therapeutic recreation services to the patients, including provision of direct therapy, evaluative activities, and coordination of hospital-wide activities. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, please apply online at

This is a Per-Diem position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence base treatment and service for inpatient psychiatric patients in a practice environment aimed at continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Plans, schedules and implements expressive therapy programs to meet needs, interests and capabilities of patient population. Implements program of therapeutic activities to assist participants in moving toward improved functioning and attainment of individual treatment goals. Teaches patients appropriate identification and release of emotions, problem-solving ability, physical exercise and coping skills that can be carried over after discharge.
• Engage maximum number of patients in art, recreation, painting, discussion groups, and movement therapy, and assist the Behavioral health staff to co-lead effectively. Resource additional expressive therapeutic interventions to engage nonparticipants. Addresses identified patients' needs and obstacles.
• Documents patients' abilities and needs in relationship to treatment goals and objectives. Documents patients' responses to these services in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Completes assessment with Mental Health patients to examine personal resources and deficits in coping and leisure skills.

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
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

EDUCATION : Required: Bachelor's and/or Master's level degree from an accredited college /university in a Therapeutic Recreation program, Art or Music.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : Certification with NCTRC, CTRS, MT-BC, and ATR in Florida

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs. Physically fit to demonstrate and conduct recreational activities for patients. Physical ability to restrain patients through use of hospital approved methods.

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.

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