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Overview

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridge serves as the setting for treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies.

Universal Health Services (UHS) is a large provider of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has extensive operations including 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Specialized Therapeutic Services for the hospital through direct care of patients and supervision of Recreation Therapists, Music Therapists, Activity Specialists and other personnel. Maintains the safety standards and QPI for the department. Implements programs that are therapeutic as part of the treatment plan for patients based on evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

Related work experience : 5 to 8 years.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification required.
• Music Therapist Board Certified — preferred
• Must have current High and Low Elements Facilitator Certification or acquire within 90 days of hire

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

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 support 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.

Notice : 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. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at : https : / / uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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