Recreational Therapy/Music Therapy Assistant

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreational Therapy/Music Therapy Assistant (Assistant), under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), is responsible for the assistance in the provision of Recreational Therapy department services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The Assistant utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional, or physical. The Assistant educates patients in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. The Assistant will be responsible for the provision of services, under the supervision of a CTRS, who follows the current standards of practice.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITLIES:

• Assists the CTRS in completion of patient assessment/evaluations, with co-signature by CTRS.
• Assists the CTRS in development and documentation of the patients' treatment plan including behaviorally stated goals, objectives and interventions related to Recreational Therapy department services, with co-signature by CTRS.
• Assists the CTRS in implementation of treatment sessions including group and individual activities.
• Assists the CTRS in completion of daily progress notes, with co-signature by CTRS.
• Assists the CTRS in development of discharge plans and discharge recommendations, with co-signature by CTRS.
• Establishes treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of the patient, with co-signature by CTRS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

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:

• Satisfactory completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or related field from an approved program required.
• Ability to show reasonable intention and pending qualification to sit for the certification exam by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) within 12 months of hire required.
• Experience in therapeutic recreation or music therapy programming required.
• Experience with emotionally impaired or mental health patients in a psychiatric setting preferred.

EEO Statement

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

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