Responsibilities
The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center , more commonly known as the HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state of the art, 16-bed, Psychiatric Health Facility, serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of a Program Manager.
- Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition / needs.
- Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Manager.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred;
and a Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CTRS).
Experience : Required (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness in an acute inpatient setting, preferred.
Licensure : Requires certification by state and / or national governing body in one of the following areas : art, recreation, or music therapy.
Additional Requirements : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care training upon hire and within 30 days of employment.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
About Universal Health Services
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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 , Washington, , Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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