Creative Arts Therapist - Registry

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveredge Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Registry Creative Arts Therapist to join its behavioral health team in Forest Park, IL.

You will use music, art, dance/movement, drama and recreation therapies to support patient treatment, in groups or one-on-one, with attention to age and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field.
• Registered/board certified or eligible for certification with the national association.
• Proven education with field experience.
• Maintains CPR and CPI competencies.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA and related 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.

Skills

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Education

Master's degree in Creative Arts 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 Registry 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

Master's 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.