RECREATION THERAPIST (CTRS) - EVENING SHIFT 20 HRS/WK

Job Description Responsibilities Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a -bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. Position Summary: Join a team where the Part-time Recreation Therapist, Art Therapist, or Music Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing recreation activities for each assigned program. This includes defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to children, adolescent, adult and military patients. Shift is Monday to Friday 4: p.m. to 8: p.m. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline. Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy. Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI - de-escalation and restraint training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure or within days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job 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 co-workers 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. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at --9 or . 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 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Created: 2026-03-13