Dance Movement Therapist - Full time Outpatient

American Dance Therapy Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Behavioral Health System seeks a full-time Dance Movement Therapist to lead outpatient activity sessions and contribute to the treatment program, helping patients progress toward their goals through movement-based therapy.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a therapeutic field, at least four years of therapy experience with the facility's population, and BC-DMT or RDMT certification. CPR and de-escalation training may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with the facility's population is required.
• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) or Registered Dance Movement Therapist (RDMT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques in services to individuals and families to treat mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services and caseload as assigned.
• Collaborate with treatment team and other staff to facilitate patient progress.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and assist in staff training as needed.

Skills

Dance Movement Therapy

Clinical Therapy

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Job description

Dance Movement Therapist - Full time Outpatient

Belmont Behavioral Health System has been a trusted source of superior service for more than 75 years. To ensure that we are best prepared to provide the highest quality of care to individuals and families in the Philadelphia area for decades to come, we have moved into a brand-new building.

We are seeking a dedicatedDance MovementTherapistto join our team as at Belmont Behavioral Hospital. In this role, you will play a crucial part in planning, organizing, directing and implementing the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals. You will lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being though music therapy. Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a renowned health‑care facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after‑care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experienceas a therapist with two or more years’experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
• - Must be a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT or Registered Dance Movement Therpist (R-DMT)

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT or Registered Dance Movement Therpist (R-DMT)
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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