Job Information
Universal Health Services Music/Art Program Specialist (PRN) in LIBERTY HILL, Texas
Responsibilities
Meridell Achievement Center is seeking a MUSIC/ ART PROGRAM SPECIALIST to join its fun and energetic Recreation Therapy department!
The ideal candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented, organized, able to meet assigned deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
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 60 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 gender affirming traditional behavioral and neurobehavioral programs for youths aged 11 to 17.
Visit us at: www.meridell.com
The Music/Art Program Specialist is a key member of the Recreation Therapy team who is responsible for providing music and art activities for pediatric psychiatric patients.
How to be an all-star team member:
Positively contribute to staff meetings
Collaborate effectively with team members in program planning and service delivery
Benefit from clinical supervision and professional development
Be an ambassador for the company mission
Attend team building events
Effectively manage administrative responsibilities(e.g. accurate and timely submission of billing, mileage, session data, etc.)
This position may be a good fit if you:
Are passionate about helping adolescent patients reach their fullest potential
Are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in multiple settings.
Are a rock star musician, strong in voice, guitar and/or piano
Have a passion for art and the artistic process
Have clinical experience working with youth in a group setting
Are organized, reliable and dedicated to the profession
Takes initiative and requires minimal oversight/supervision to ensure quality services are provided
Have fantastic written and verbal communication skills
Design innovative, creative and high quality music therapy and art sessions to meet a variety of different needs and diagnoses
Schedule:
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Meridell Achievement Center offers comprehensive benefits for our positions, including but not limited to the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free meals on campus for all employees
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS
What do our current employee’s value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with UHS is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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
If you would like to learn more about the Music/Art Program Specialist position, please contact Gregory Potter, HR Assistant, at gregory.potter@uhsinc.com.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Certified Recreational Therapist or Master's level Licensed Social Worker or Counselor
Availability – Saturdays, 9am-6pm, to provide group therapy to a diverse population of youth (may require some weekday hours periodically to support recreational therapist/clinical team)
Must love animals
Experience working with children and/or adolescents with mental health needs is preferred
Valid Class C Driver's License (with good driving record)
Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Must be able to meet physical demands of lifting and moving over 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time, and running for short periods of time
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.
Notice
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