Responsibilities Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health Horizon Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our BRAND NEW unit called AlTru in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24 bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Certified Recreational Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. Responsibilities: Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data. Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress towards goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare. Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team. Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques. Provides appropriate education, resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment. Evaluates and uses techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment. Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures. Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed and based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition. Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement and changes in the treatment plan. Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred At least 3 years of related experience Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program Active ND License 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. J-18808-Ljbffr