Activity Therapist (Full Time) - CTRS, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, OT, or PT

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital | Orlando, Florida

Position Summary

The Activity Therapist conducts the activities of activity therapy in order to improve functioning and independence and to provide activity resources and opportunities for all patients with a focus on improving health and well-being.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducting an activity assessment on patients
• Conducting therapeutic activity groups
• Maintaining the health and safety of patients
• Completing and documenting evaluations of progress and participating in treatment team

Benefit Highlights

• · Challenging and rewarding work environment
• · Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• · Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• · 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• · SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• · Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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.

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy
• Two (2) years’ experience providing Activity Therapy. Prefer minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children, adolescents and adult population preferred
• Registered Art Therapist, Certified Music Therapist, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist or Certified Recreation Therapist Credential required
• Working knowledge of activity therapy programming. Effective oral and written communication skills. Therapeutic Boundaries, Search and Contraband, Risk Management, Infection Control, Common Psychiatric Diagnoses, Fire Safety. Behavioral Management.
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

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