Dance & Movement Therapist - Per Diem, Day Shift

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Leads movement and dance within a therapeutic environment to help individuals who are experiencing physical, psychological, emotional or mental problems. Provides coordination, communication and program planning of all Dance Movement Therapy services including Dance Therapy Assessments for individuals and groups. Provides other therapeutic activities as identified by the program.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in dance, movement, performing arts, psychology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Modern or classical dance training and experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Association for Dance Movement Therapy (ADMT): Required
• Association for Dance Movement Therapy (ADTR): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

• Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team to address patient's clinical needs.
• Assesses patients' needs, plans and provides appropriate treatment. Helps patients understand and address inner conflicts through role play, interaction and self-realization.
• Plans, schedules and implements facility wide dance/movement therapy sessions so that residents are offered a wide range of expressive therapy opportunities.
• Reports progress to colleagues, families/care givers and appropriate staff. Documents progress and maintains patient records.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.