ACTIVITY THERAPIST

UHS•Louisville, MS

About The Position

Diamond Grove Center has been providing psychiatric services to the surronding areas for more than 29 years. Located in Louisville, Mississippi our 85 bed-facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adolescents, this sets us apart from many other treatment facilites, with our tenured leadership team and seasonal nursing department. Diamond Grove Center is located in the beautiful neighborhood of Louisville, Miss. Diamond Grove Center features individual units for children, adolescents, and offers inpatient acute care, as well as residential treatment for adolescents. On average 1000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Diamond Grove Center Hospital. For more information on our hospital please follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamondgrovecenter, diamondgrovecenter.com (https://www.diamondgrovecenter.com) The Activity Therapist Staff coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive activity program in conjunction with the treatment team.Assess and legibly document patient problems. Treatment objectives and intervention. Participates as a tem member in multi-disciplinary team conferences designed to develop and evaluate treatment plans for each patient. Coordinated an implements the Activity Therapy treatment plans, including teaching, to meet the patient's needs related to gaols of Activity Therapy, in a safe, effective manner. Coordinates services with other agencies for patients, especially for aftercare. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Coordinate and Plan Therapeutic Outings for the patients to attend. Attends in-service programs, conferences and Lectures within the hospital. Performs other duties as assigned/required for this position. Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values. 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow throhg its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, and insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Wahsington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional infromation visit www.uhs.com. What Happens Next? After you submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team (Ms. Dalaphine Mays )will review your qualifications and experience and may reach out to you to schedule you for an onsite interview.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required.
1-3 Years of Experience Preferred.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Preferred.
Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
CPR/CPI Preferred.

Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist Staff coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive activity program in conjunction with the treatment team.
Assess and legibly document patient problems.
Treatment objectives and intervention.
Participates as a tem member in multi-disciplinary team conferences designed to develop and evaluate treatment plans for each patient.
Coordinated an implements the Activity Therapy treatment plans, including teaching, to meet the patient's needs related to gaols of Activity Therapy, in a safe, effective manner.
Coordinates services with other agencies for patients, especially for aftercare.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Coordinate and Plan Therapeutic Outings for the patients to attend.
Attends in-service programs, conferences and Lectures within the hospital.
Performs other duties as assigned/required for this position.
Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.