Group Facilitator (Art/Yoga)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced allied therapist (art/music/recreational) to utilize art and psychotherapeutic techniques to help patients improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing. The allied therapist’s responsibilities include evaluating patients’ reactions and behaviors during art/recreational therapy sessions, attending multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.

To be successful as an allied therapist, you should keep abreast of the latest developments in art/music/recreational therapy to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. Ultimately, an allied therapist should have a strong understanding of art/music/recreation as well as demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and counseling skills.

Allied Therapist Responsibilities:

· Consulting with patients to discuss their medical histories and identify the problems or conditions they wish to overcome.

· For art: conducting art therapy sessions with patients using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modeling.

· Discussing patients’ work with them to evaluate the meaning and emotions behind the work.

· Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners to develop or integrate personalized treatment plans.

· Developing suitable art/music/recreational therapy programs for patients based on their needs, objectives, and preferred forms of artistic expression.

· Teaching patients coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.

· Conducting group or family art/music/recreational therapy sessions as required.

· Supervising art/music/recreational therapy students and interns.

· Maintaining detailed records of patients' progress as well as observations made during art/music/recreational therapy sessions.

Skills/ Abilities:

· Excellent observational and counseling skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Effective communication skills.

· Patient, empathetic, and creative.

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

· Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, patients, and the public.

Required:

· Bachelor's degree in art/music/recreational therapy or counseling with additional coursework in art/music/recreational therapy.

· Certified by the art/music/recreational therapy credentials board.

· PA state licensure.

· CPR and de- escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

 

Preferred:

· Mental Health Experience

· Hospital Experience

 

Job Types: Per Diem

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our staff! Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today!