Auroraarizona is hiring: Adjunctive Therapist/Activity Therapist/Music Therapist
Auroraarizona, Glendale, AZ, United States, 85318
Job Description
Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System. These free-standing psychiatric inpatient hospitals and outpatient programs are located in Glendale, AZ. We are looking for experienced Adjunctive Therapists to provide quality recreational and expressive therapies as an adjunct to patient treatment. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency.
The Adjunctive Therapist will be responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing comprehensive recreational therapy at ABHS. The Adjunctive Therapist will interact with adolescent and/or adult patients during daily routine activities consistent with the organization's treatment program design and the principles of normal growth and development.
Seeking either a licensed or non-licensed professional with a master's in counseling/psychology/clinical mental health, OR a Bachelor's degree AND holds a certification from an accredited organization or program based on nationally accepted standards within but not limited to recreational/leisure therapies, creative arts/expressive therapy (MT-BC, CTRS, ATR, RDT, PTR, R-DMT, EAT, HRT, RYT, LCAT).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy.
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or completion of a creative arts/expressive therapy certification program.
- Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
- Teaching or training skills helpful.
- Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSM-V methodology.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a healthcare field. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance.
- CPR and TO certification required within 30 days of hire. May be required to be certified in Basic Water Safety and Rescue.
We have a Full Time position open and per diem. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full Time
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
- Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card.