Creative Arts Therapist - Full time

Universal Health Services; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveredge Hospital in the Forest Park community seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to contribute to compassionate behavioral health care. Qualified applicants may hold certification or licensure in Dance/Movement, Art, Music, Drama, Recreation, or related fields. You will discuss interests with the hiring manager if selected for interview.

The role involves using various organized activities for patient treatment, delivered in group or individual settings across ages and populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Master's if required by the area of specialty) in Music, Drama, Art, Dance/Movement, Drama or Recreation Therapy.
• Registered/board certified or certified (or registration/certificate pending) with the national association of his/her specialty area.
• Successful completion of education with experience in the field.
• Maintains compliance with hospital competencies including CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA regulations and relevant state and federal standards.

Responsibilities

• The Creative Arts Therapist uses organized age/population specific activities for patient treatment.
• Treatment is provided in groups or individually for all assigned patients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music/Drama/Art/Dance/Movement/Recreation Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope.

We are currently seeking a Creative Arts Therapist for Riveredge Hospital. Qualified applicants can have certification or licensure in: Dance/Movement, Art, Music, Drama, Recreation, etc. Simply apply to the posting and discuss your interests with the hiring manager if you are selected to come in for an interview.

The Creative Arts Therapist uses a variety of organized age/population specific activities for patient treatment. Treatment is provided in groups or individually for all assigned patients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (or Master's if required by the areaof speciality) required in Music, Drama, Art, Dance/Movement, Drama or Recreation Therapy.

Registered/board certified or certified (or registration /certificate pending) with the national association of his/her specialty area.

Successful completion of education with experience in the field.

Maintains compliance with all Hospital annual competencies as well as CPR, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

Thoroughly understands the management of the patient milieu including age specific and cultural requirements and has knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA regulations and all other relevant state and federal regulatory standards.