Activity Specialist

This full-time opportunity offers 40-hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient morning/evening shift schedule.

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN.

We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

The Activity Specialist provides and coordinates therapeutic recreational programming incorporating DBT skills.

Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Website: https://midwest-center.com/

Benefit Highlight

*Tuition Assistance

*Loan Forgiveness

*Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

*Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!

*HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

*Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

*Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

*401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan

*Pet insurance

*SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

*More information is available on our Benefit Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

*YMCA membership discount

*Auto & Home insurance

*Computer Purchasing Program

*Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon

*Identity Protection & Legal Plans

*Family Planning Building Educational Resource

*Employee discount program

What do our current nurse value at the Midwest Center for Youth and Families & 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 nurse 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 nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a nurse with UHS. 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, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. 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. 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. www.uhs.com.

Activity Specialist Education:

High school diploma or GED is required.

APC certification within two years of hire or transfer required.

Activity Specialist Job Requirements:

1-2 years of work experience with children in an extra curricular activity required.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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