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Art/Music Therapist - Tuesday-Saturday 12p - 8:30p - URGENT HIRE
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What they do
An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$65,702 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Website:
https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/ POSITION SUMMARY The Music/Arts Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic group sessions for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Coordinator of Allied Therapy. As well as other duties as assigned. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art or Music Therapy, or other Creative Arts Discipline with appropriate certification. Or a bachelor's degree as required above plus Certification.Licenses and Certifications:
Appropriate licensure as related to specific discipline required, including Registered Art Therapist or Board Certified (ATR-P or ATR-BC) Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)Experience:
Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, substance abuse preferred. Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.Much more online at:
https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/Benefits:
- Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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