Creative Arts Therapist: Inspire Wellness in Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to help shape the future of behavioral health care in the community. You will bring compassion, expertise, and passion for quality to a setting that promotes wellness and hope through artistic therapies.

Qualified applicants have a Bachelor's (or Master's where required) in relevant arts therapy, and are registered or certified in their specialty, with CPR and CPI training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Master's if required by 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 and CPR and CPI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Uses organized age-appropriate activities for patient treatment, in groups or individually.
• Delivers compassionate therapy to improve behavioral health outcomes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support patient wellbeing.

Skills

Creative Arts Therapy

Group & individual therapy

CPR & CPI

Education

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

Job description

Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to help shape the future of behavioral health care in the community. You will bring compassion, expertise, and passion for quality to a setting that promotes wellness and hope through artistic therapies.

Qualified applicants have a Bachelor's (or Master's where required) in relevant arts therapy, and are registered or certified in their specialty, with CPR and CPI training.