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Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - PRN/Per Diem

Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - PRN/Per Diem

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Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$25.00/yr - $31.00/yr

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting adjunctive therapy programs. The Adjunctive Therapist instructs or supervises patients in recreational and creative interventions as part of a therapeutic behavioral healthcare treatment program.

• Plans, implements, and directs therapeutic recreational/creative programs and interventions for patients
• Develops specific adjunctive therapy treatment goals and interventions to meet the needs of patients
• Serves as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team that consults with other healthcare professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations
• Conducts therapy sessions using recreational/creative methods such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to improve patients' mental and physical well-being
• Observes, analyzes, and records patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
• Encourages patients with behavioral health and special needs to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities
• Keeps current on advances in research and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients
• Potential for supervision of interns within respective discipline

Requirements

Must have one of the following:

• Music Therapist - Bachelors degree from AMTA accredited program; MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified) credential; LPMT (Licensed Practicing Music Therapist) state licensure within 6 months of hire
• Recreation Therapist - Bachelors degree from NCTRC accredited program; CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential
• Art Therapist - Masters degree from an AATA accredited program; ATR-BC (Art Therapist Registered Board Certified) credential
• Dance/Movement Therapist - Masters degree from ADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with ADTA's Alternate Route; R-DMT (Registered Dance/Movement Therapist) credential OR BC-DMT (Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist) credential
• Drama Therapist - Masters degree from NADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with NADTA Alternative Training; Current RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) credential
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Adjunctive Therapy field working in behavioral healthcare
• Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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