Expressive Therapist (Recreation, Art, Music, OT) - PRN Job at Clive Behavioral

Expressive Therapist (Recreation, Art, Music, OT) Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86‑bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. We also offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Expressive Therapist provides expressive therapy interventions—including music, art and recreation—to increase self‑confidence, socialization and offer alternative therapeutic approaches. The therapist teaches patients appropriate identification and release of emotions, problem‑solving skills, physical exercise and coping skills that can be carried over after discharge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence‑based treatment and service for inpatient psychiatric patients in a practice environment aimed at continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Plan, schedule and implement expressive therapy programs to meet the needs, interests and capabilities of the patient population. Implement a therapeutic activity program to assist participants in moving toward improved functioning and attainment of individual treatment goals.
• Engage the maximum number of patients in art, recreation, painting, discussion groups and movement therapy, and assist the behavioral health staff to co‑lead effectively. Provide additional expressive therapeutic interventions to engage non‑participants and address identified patients’ needs and obstacles.
• Document patients’ abilities and needs in relation to treatment goals and objectives. Record patients’ responses to these services in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Complete assessments with mental health patients to examine personal resources and deficits in coping and leisure skills.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and lists in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom: www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation field required (Music Therapy, Recreation Administration, or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation).
• CTRS certification through the National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Council or Certified Music Therapist within 6 months of hire.
• One year of experience working in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including some weekends and evenings between 8 am and 9 pm.

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 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.