Creative Arts Therapist (Art, Movement, Music, Recreation, OT, etc.)

Universal Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A behavioral health system located in Philadelphia is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to assess patients' needs and provide therapy using various creative arts methods. The role requires a Master's degree in Counseling or related field and involves working with diverse populations in a therapeutic, supportive environment. Strong flexibility and experience in the behavioral health field are preferred. This position offers a rewarding work experience along with competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competency in therapy modalities.
• One year experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Flexible reassignment to units providing care to varied populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' leisure and recreational activities.
• Provide therapy groups using creative arts modalities.
• Help patients develop safety/crisis plans.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Patient assessment

Flexibility

Crisis planning

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

Creative Arts Therapist is responsible for assessing patients’ leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groupsusing a combination of activities,creative arts modalities,and talk therapy,helping patients develop safety/crisis plans,and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able todemonstratecompetency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet theminimumrequirements for this position. Staff mustdemonstrateflexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, and adults.

Qualifications

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

This opportunity offers the following:

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

• Education: Master’s degreeinCounseling and/or related field with specialization in a creative arts/allied therapy modality (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)
• Experience: One (1) year prior experiencein Behavioral health field working withpeople in recovery from mental health disorderspreferred
• Licensure/Certification:PA professional licensepreferred but not required.Possesses current registration, certification, or licensurein accordance withstate and/or national boardstandards of specific fieldof a creative arts/allied therapy/counselingpreferred (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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