Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Activity TherapistI? At Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center - Frisco, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center - Frisco, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Activity Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Adjunctive Therapist provides the core of programming by facilitating therapeutic groups based in music, art, and or recreation offered to the patients . This helps them recover and maintain their overall well-being. This Role works as a mediator between clinical teams, patients, families, and next-level care providers to ensure seamless and comprehensive care.

What will you do in this Role:

• Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs in behavioral health environment. •

• Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed •

• Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy. •

• Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities such as games, arts and crafts and gardening •

• Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs •

• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff and the patient to assess patient’s capabilities, needs and interests. •

• Plan organize direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient’s rehabilitation and integrate into the community •

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department. •

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. •

• Demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, and evaluate care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum •

• Assesses and plans for the therapeutic leisure needs of the patient. •

• Plan and facilitate holiday/seasonal activities for all patient milieu •Plan and facilitate fundraisers for holiday/seasonal programs

What qualifications you will need:

1.Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy or Master’s Degree in Art Therapy are required

2.CTRS, ATR or BC, as specified by specific discipline professional certification guidelines or eligible to sit for Certification within 2 years.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those struggling with complex mental health or substance abuse issues? If so, the Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center Frisco is the perfect place for you! Our licensed acute care mental health hospital offers a safe and nurturing environment for patients seeking treatment. With our customized inpatient and outpatient programs, we have 70 beds available to meet individual needs. Our experienced team provides exceptional care and support to help patients on their recovery journey. If you're ready to embark on an incredible career path, don't wait any longer. Contact us today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career for life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Mental Health Professional I opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.