Creative Arts Therapist — Music & Recreation

Northlake Behavioral Health; Mandeville (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health seeks a Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist to deliver structured therapies using music, recreation, and creative modalities for patients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social growth.

You will personalize care, set goals with patients, document progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining safe, organized spaces and flexible coverage across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or Recreational Therapy.
• MT-BC or CTRS certification required, state clinical licensure as applicable.
• BLS and CPI certification (company-provided if needed).
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain professional boundaries, and work flexibly.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, DSM-V terminology, and psychiatric/developmental diagnoses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Integrative Therapies Assessments and document treatment plans and progress notes accurately.
• Use music, recreation, and creative activities to support emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Individualize therapy based on patient needs, developmental level, and interests.
• Collaborate with patients to set goals and track progress.
• Maintain a schedule ensuring each patient is seen as required and provide coverage across units as needed.
• Plan special events, maintain therapeutic materials, and ensure organized, safe treatment spaces.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, co-workers, and affiliates while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Professional boundaries

Flexibility

Crisis intervention

DSM-V terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or Recreational Therapy

Tools

MT-BC

CTRS

BLS

CPI

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health seeks a Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist to deliver structured therapies using music, recreation, and creative modalities for patients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social growth.

You will personalize care, set goals with patients, document progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining safe, organized spaces and flexible coverage across units.