Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital
Licensed Allied Therapist (art/music/recreational)
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital, Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States, 18704
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/music/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:•Master'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:
Full-Time
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!
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:•Master'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:
Full-Time
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!