Expressive Therapist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Expressive Therapist? At Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center - Frisco, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications


The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing expressive therapy services to patients, as a member of a multidisciplinary team and in accordance with Live Oaks' activity therapy work policy. Expressive therapy interventions are focused on helping the patient develop a stronger sense of self by promoting the identification and expression of feelings through participation in the creation and sharing of personal work, to include visual art, dance/movement, poetry, writing, drama or music.


Specific Job Functions:


• Complete activity therapy assessments.


• Provide group and individual expressive therapy sessions appropriate to client needs.


• Display professionalism in dealing with customers, staff and clinicians.


• Complete assignments in a timely manner.


• Complete documentation in a timely manner.


• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.


• Attend and participate in monthly activity therapy staff meetings.


• Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.


• Work with the interdisciplinary team in meeting treatment goals


• May perform other duties as assigned.


What qualifications you will need:


• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreation Therapy - REQUIRED


• Certification within the specialty may also be required at time of hire (MT-BC, ATR-BC, or CTRS)
Benefits

Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center - Frisco, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those struggling with complex mental health or substance abuse issues? If so, the Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center Frisco is the perfect place for you! Our licensed acute care mental health hospital offers a safe and nurturing environment for patients seeking treatment. With our customized inpatient and outpatient programs, we have 70 beds available to meet individual needs. Our experienced team provides exceptional care and support to help patients on their recovery journey. If you're ready to embark on an incredible career path, don't wait any longer. Contact us today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career for life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Expressive Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.