Therapeutic Recreation Activities Coordinator

Meridell Achievement Center is seeking a Therapeutic Recreational Activities Coordinator to join its fun and energetic Recreation Therapy department!

Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. Meridell has been providing exceptional care for our patients for over 50 years. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

Universal Health Services (UHS) 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

As a Therapeutic Recreation Activities Coordinator you will:

• Assist in providing support to therapeutic recreation services and assist with coordination of hospital-wide activities
• Comply with all Administrative, Clinical, and Human Resources policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• Actively support the mission, philosophy, and goals for the hospital
• Participates in program and department meetings and special event committees as required and complete duties as assigned

Meridell Achievement Center offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
• Valid Class C Driver's License or State issued Id (with good driving record)
• Certified Lifeguard
• Ropes and Therapeutic Recreational Assistant Certification preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience in in a psychiatric or rehabilitation setting
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents is preferred
• Current CPR required (Meridell willing to provide training)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be physically fit to demonstrate and conduct recreation activities for the patients
• Must be able to communicate in writing and verbally

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.

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