Recreational Therapist jobs in West Chester, PA

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Therapist
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Chester, PA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    KeyStone Center Extended Care Unit, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, is a residential center that treats individuals with sexually compulsive behavior and trauma.

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    The Primary Therapist is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services to dually diagnosed substance abuse dependent patients. Primary responsibilities include: Coordination of the full continuum of care; Assessment and documentation of clinical needs; Implementing and delivering individual, group and educational services; The provision of a of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Crisis intervention and full participation with the multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient's treatment plan objectives. The

    KeyStone Extended Care offers comprehensive benefits for the Primary Therapist position, such as:

    • Challenging and rewarding work environment
    • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
    • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
    • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
    • One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and health-care 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.

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements:

    A Master's level mental health professional with a degree in family therapy or related mental health discipline from an accredited college. Prefer experience in treating individuals with sexually cumpulsivity, addiction and trauma.

    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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    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.

     

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Therapist
  • LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP
  • Pennsville, NJ OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Mental Health Staffing - Allies Location - Pennsville, NJ Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Health Care The Th...
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Therapist
  • LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP
  • Mannington, NJ OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Outpatient Salem - Mannington, NJ Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed The Therapist Plans, organizes and implements clinical c...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Legacy Treatment Services Group
  • Pennsville, NJ PART_TIME
  • The Therapist will assess need for treatment, document, and deliver clinical evidenced-based behavioral health services to youth and their families in a community-based setting. Design and provide cli...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Trustaff
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • As a Physical Therapist, you?ll work closely with patients to improve their movement and manage pain. PTs are a critical part of rehabilitation, treatment, and preventionfor patients with injuries or ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for Fulltime 12HR Shifts and PRN! Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. W...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Certified Recreation Therapist - CTRS
  • Genesis Healthcare LLC
  • Hatboro, PA
  • Benefits * Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts * Employee Assistance Program to support mental health * Empl...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health Physical Therapist $10,000 Bonus
  • Residential Home Health and Hospice
  • Harleysville, PA
  • At Residential Home Health and Hospice (Residential), were looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by ou...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Geriatric Nursing Assistants (CNA/GNA)
  • ACI Federal
  • Rising Sun, MD
  • ACI Federal is looking for CNA/GNA candidates for Local healthcare facilities in surrounding Maryland counties. You must...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist, Recreation
  • Holy Redeemer Health System
  • Jenkintown, PA
  • Position Summary: Plans, coordinates, and conducts a therapeutic recreation program tailored to the needs of adult and g...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Clinical Services
  • Valley Forge Educational Services
  • Malvern, PA
  • Title: Assistant Director of Clinical Services Program/Dept: Clinical Services Reports to: Director of Clinical Services...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Assistant PCA- Rehab Hospital
  • Tower Health
  • Reading, PA
  • Responsibilities: The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Expressive Arts Therapist: PRN
  • UHS
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Responsibilities Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up j...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver/Social Coach
  • PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY INC
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Social Coach is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and o...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Chester is a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census. Much of the West Chester University of Pennsylvania North Campus and the Chester County government are located within the borough. The center of town is located at the intersection of Market and High Streets. West Goshen Township borders West Chester to the north, south, and east, while East Bradford Township borders West Chester to the west. The borough straddles the Brandywine Creek and Chester Creek watersheds. It is located 25 mile...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$58,602 to $72,813
West Chester, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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