Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Referral program
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a premier mental health treatment facility located in West Columbia, South Carolina. As a 129-bed inpatient facility, it provides comprehensive psychiatric, detoxification/rehabilitation, and dual diagnosis services to both adolescents and adults. Three Rivers Behavioral Health is dedicated to treating patients as individuals with potential, aiming to improve their relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life through structured treatment and recovery programs. The organization is well-known for fostering a secure environment where healing, hope, and recovery are prioritized, offering patients a vital second chance through expert care and support. In addition to inpatient services, Three Rivers also offers outpatient programs such as a Partial Hospitalization Program for adults and an Adult Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program with flexible day and evening sessions, ensuring a continuum of care tailored to patient needs.
Currently, Three Rivers Behavioral Health has a full-time opening for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)/Activity Therapist. This role is integral to the treatment team, focusing on delivering structured activity therapy programs to support patients throughout their recovery journey. The CTRS/Activity Therapist is responsible for comprehensive programming, which includes assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning related to activity therapy. To succeed in this position, candidates must possess knowledge of treatment programs, leisure education, social skill development, and therapeutic activities involving arts and sports. This role requires an individual committed to supporting the facility's culture of Service Excellence and the ability to apply these standards in interactions with patients, families, and internal teams.
In addition to the emotionally rewarding nature of the work, employees at Three Rivers Behavioral Health benefit from UHS's (Universal Health Services) commitment to employee growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. This challenging yet supportive environment promotes professional development and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement within UHS and its subsidiaries. Benefits include excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous paid time off, and employee tuition assistance programs. Candidates will have the opportunity to grow their skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting focused on improving patients' mental health and well-being.
Currently, Three Rivers Behavioral Health has a full-time opening for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)/Activity Therapist. This role is integral to the treatment team, focusing on delivering structured activity therapy programs to support patients throughout their recovery journey. The CTRS/Activity Therapist is responsible for comprehensive programming, which includes assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning related to activity therapy. To succeed in this position, candidates must possess knowledge of treatment programs, leisure education, social skill development, and therapeutic activities involving arts and sports. This role requires an individual committed to supporting the facility's culture of Service Excellence and the ability to apply these standards in interactions with patients, families, and internal teams.
In addition to the emotionally rewarding nature of the work, employees at Three Rivers Behavioral Health benefit from UHS's (Universal Health Services) commitment to employee growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. This challenging yet supportive environment promotes professional development and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement within UHS and its subsidiaries. Benefits include excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous paid time off, and employee tuition assistance programs. Candidates will have the opportunity to grow their skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting focused on improving patients' mental health and well-being.
Job Requirements
- Currently certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC or certification within six months of hire date
- Minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Recreation Therapy
- Prefer minimum two years experience in Recreation Therapy field working with mental health population
- Knowledge and experience with behavior management procedures
Job Qualifications
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC or certification within six months of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy from an accredited university
- Prefer minimum two years experience in Recreation Therapy working with mental health populations
- Knowledge of behavior management procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Job Duties
- Complete all activity therapy programming including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning
- Develop and facilitate leisure education and social skills development activities
- Plan and conduct therapeutic recreational activities including arts and sports
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment plans
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes on patient participation and outcomes
- Promote an organizational culture of Service Excellence and apply these standards with all customer groups
- Ensure compliance with behavior management procedures and safety protocols
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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