THERAPIST-RECREATION BS-UHR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 4W

Union Hospital • Terre Haute, IN • 1h ago

You belong at Union!

Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, Union Hospital Regional and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years. The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic activities that support patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. You would ensure individualized treatment plans, patient engagement, and meaningful progress toward recovery goals. This role reports to the Director. Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

De-escalation and crisis intervention techniques - Therapeutic communication and active listening - Patient safety awareness and risk assessment (suicide/self-harm) - Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration - Trauma-informed care approach - Emotional intelligence and empathy in high-stress situations

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate behavioral health care - Strong focus on safety and stabilization outcomes - Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for holistic treatment plans - Supportive environment promoting recovery and resilience - Alignment with evidence-based behavioral health practices

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

Structured onboarding with hands-on shadowing and mentorship - Ongoing education in de-escalation and behavioral health best practices - Supportive team environment encouraging questions and growth

Essential Job Duties:

Develops and implements individualized recreational therapy treatment plans; provides therapeutic and leisure services while monitoring patient progress and documenting outcomes.

Collaborates with physicians and care teams to assess appropriateness of referrals and supports patient care through education, scheduling, and coordination of services.

Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to staff; ensures accurate clinical documentation and efficient workload management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.

1-3 years of relevant experience in recreational therapy or behavioral health setting preferred.

Strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care and patient-centered practices.

Licenses / Certifications:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy :

Part-time and Full-time schedules

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off starting day one.

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.

Career Paths

Success Sharing

403b Retirement Employer Match.

Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

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