Job Description

Signing Bonus Available! (Certified Only)

Valle Vista Health System (a UHS facility):

Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Greenwood, IN.  Valle Vista Health System features individual units for adolescents and adults, and offers inpatient acute care, residential care for adolescents and variety of outpatient services at multiple locations.  On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Valle Vista Health System.  Valle Vista Health System is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students and other behavioral health professionals.

For more information, please visit us at valle vistahospital.com

Position Summary:

The Recreation 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.  

Work Location: 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143, 317-943-9648

Education/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.  Certificaion or licensure in Recreation, Art, Music, Yoga or Dance therapy.

Experience: Three (1) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. 

Additional Requirements : Must be at least 21 years of age.  Must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License.

Work Hours :  Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  Must be able to work 8 hours/day.  May have to work overtime.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT VALLE VISTA HEALTH SYSTEM AND UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.  We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.  At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• SIGNING BONUS! (Certified Only)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

About Universal Health Services

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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

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