Full - Time Licensed Recreational, Music or Art Therapist

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and is looking for a full-time Recreational, Music or Art Therapist. This vital role involves utilizing a variety of therapeutic applications of Recreation, Art or Music to help adults achieve emotional, mental, and physical well-being. This individual will design and implement a variety of activities focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self. 

 

Signet Health Offers a Wide range of Benefits for its Employees:

-Competitive Salaries

-Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

-Generous Paid Time Off

-Paid Malpractice Insurance

-CEU Allowances

-Retirement Savings plans- 401K with employer Match

 

Role Requirements: 

1. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, when necessary.
2. Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
3. Assists with the adherence that the programming schedules are being conducted as required.
4. Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
2. Experience and skill in providing leisure activities to patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Candidates should have a minimum of two (2) years' experience. Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and display excellent oral/written communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required and must have active  District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license .

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No