ACTIVITY THERAPIST- Inpatient-Full Time

Responsibilities Full Time Activity Therapist Opportunity Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures.

Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care. Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at : Benefits include : Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! The Activity Therapist supervises and coordinates the activities of patients in the Adjunctive Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically, mentally or emotionally disabled patients.

The Activity Therapist follows policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; complies with performance improvement program.

May organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.

Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, to promote and maintain health.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in . 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 more than 96, 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 Kingdon. Qualifications Education : Degree in Recreation, Music, Art, or appropriate program required.

• Credentials : Art Therapy National Art Therapy Credentials Board or State of California Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science;
• Music / Recreation Therapy Credentials : Board certification required Experience : Minimum one year experience in psychiatric setting preferred;

Working knowledge of the psychiatric process and its relationship to arts, crafts, sports, games, small / large group activities preferred.