Adjunctive Therapist— Per Diem

Auroraarizona; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Sick Time

Shift Differential

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System (ABHS) seeks experienced Art Therapists, Recreational Therapists, and Music Therapists for a Per Diem/As-Needed position in Glendale, AZ. Join a freestanding psychiatric hospital serving adolescents and adults with various psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency.

Qualified candidates bring credentialing in their therapy field and are ready to provide expressive and recreational therapies within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a healthcare setting, preferably inpatient psychiatry.
• Certification or expertise in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, or Qigong.
• Understanding of DSM-5 methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for adolescent and adult patients.
• Interact with patients during daily activities aligned with growth and development.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Yoga/Tai Chi/Qigong

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in counseling or Social Work (license-eligible)

Job description

Adjunctive Therapist (Per Diem)

Aurora Behavioral Health System (ABHS) is seeking experienced, certified Art Therapists, Recreational Therapists, and Music Therapists to join our professional team on a Per Diem/As-Needed basis in Glendale, AZ. We are a freestanding psychiatric hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient programs for adolescents and adults dealing with a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency.

If you are a passionate, credentialed therapist ready to provide high-quality expressive and recreational therapies, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Providing therapeutic interventions for both adolescent and adult patients.
• Interacting with patients during daily routine activities consistent with the principles of normal growth and development.
• Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

We are seeking credentialed and/or licensed professionals. To be considered a qualified applicant, you must meet one of the following educational/certification requirements:

• Certification from an accredited organization in a creative arts/expressive therapy or recreational/leisure therapy (e.g., MT-BC, CTRS, ATR).
• Note: Other nationally accepted certifications will be considered.
• A'master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or another master's degree that is license-eligible (e.g., LPC, LCSW).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
• Must be 21 years of age and qualify for fingerprint clearance.
• CPR and Therapeutic Options (TO) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare field, preferably in inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Certification or expertise in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, or Qigong.
• Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSM-5 methodology.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive hourly compensation and valuable benefits for our Per Diem employees.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k)
• Sick Time
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

Schedule:

• Job Type: Per Diem (As Needed)
• Shifts: Flexible, scheduled as needed to cover vacations, call-offs, or increased census. Seeking availability for weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Work Location: In person 6015 W Peoria Ave Glendale AZ, 85302

ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card