Job Description

At Rolling Hills , our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment.  We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees.  We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.

The Expressive Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity-based therapeutic interventions for assigned programs and patients with a range of physical abilities, disorders of the mind, and/or substance abuse issues. The Expressive Therapist will aid patients in achieving treatment goals identified by the interdisciplinary treatment team in addition to providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

* This is a per diem position* 

* MUST have weekend availability* 
* MUST be able to complete training during the week* 

This position is funded through December 2025 as part of the Psychiatric Hospital Grant with potential expansion through December 2026.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Master’s degree

Education/Training:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Activity, Drama, Dance, Art, or Expressive Therapy
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with certification

Licensure/Certification

Certification by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas is preferred:

• Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CRTS)
• Music Therapist Registered (MT-BC)
• Art Therapist Registered (ATR)

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience with knowledge of patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness in psychiatric settings (preferred)
• Demonstrated skills in:
  • Working with diverse populations
  • Crisis and group treatment
  • Oral, reading, writing, and mathematical skills
  • Public speaking, teaching, and group facilitation
  • Organizational, time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team building
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and calm

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 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.

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