Yoga Therapist

Brightwell Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission-accredited acute inpatient psychiatric hospital located in East Lansing, Michigan, and dedicated to serving Central Michigan's adult population. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, providing 24/7 referral and clinical liaison services, seamless admissions, and holistic treatment environments designed for safety and dignity. If you are interested in joining an amazing group of people who are passionate about helping others during their inpatient psych journey, please keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Yoga Therapist to hold sessions with patients 2 days a week (Approximately 5 hours per week) In each class, depending on the abilities of the overall patient population on any given day, the Yoga Instructor helps the group explore the mind-body relationship through body-centered practices, such as asana (poses), and mind-centered practices, such as meditation and guided imagery, to improve our patient's overall well-being. Through asana, breath work, meditation practices, and other yoga therapy skills—whose healing properties are supported by both traditional yoga philosophy and modern scientific evidence—the instructor helps patients create healing yoga practices they can use to manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictive negative patterns, and other challenges in their daily lives after discharge.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree required Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred Must have certification from Yoga Alliance (approved 200-hour teacher training)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties set forth below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Yoga Therapist. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment Record results on daily progress notes and follow all documentation policies

Work Location:

In person