Dance/Movement Therapist — Trauma-Informed Care (Remote/Onsite)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Dance/Movement Therapist to join the team at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda, MD.

The role focuses on implementing and evaluating dance/movement therapy programs for Service Members, Veterans, and families across designated Network locations, including telehealth delivery. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in dance/movement therapy (ADTA accredited).
• Minimum of two years of clinical internship or work experience.
• Experience with military-connected patients exposed to trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the dance/movement therapy program.
• Assesses patient needs and develops goals and treatment plans.
• Documents interventions in patient records per art therapy standards.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to integrate creative therapies with psychosocial services.
• Promotes a healing environment through effective interpersonal communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Patient relations

US Citizenship

Education

Master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy (ADTA accredited)

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Dance/Movement Therapist to join the team at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda, MD.

The role focuses on implementing and evaluating dance/movement therapy programs for Service Members, Veterans, and families across designated Network locations, including telehealth delivery. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and