Experiential Therapist: Creative Arts & Music Therapy

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks an Experiential Therapist to deliver group therapy (recreational, art or music) to psychiatric inpatients. You will assess patients, document engagement, and provide training to staff, interns and students under Psychiatry.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year in related fields; certifications CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR as applicable. Strong collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year in recreation, music, art therapy or related field.
• Certifications: CTRS (NCTRC), MT-BC (Music Therapist), ATR (Art Therapist) per role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Ability to collaborate with care team members at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art or music) for psychiatric inpatients.
• Assess patient strengths and needs and document engagement with each patient.
• Train and educate staff, interns and students in occupational/recreation/music/art therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

Master’s degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks an Experiential Therapist to deliver group therapy (recreational, art or music) to psychiatric inpatients. You will assess patients, document engagement, and provide training to staff, interns and students under Psychiatry.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year in related fields; certifications CTRS, MT-BC, or ATR as applicable. Strong collaboration with the care team is essential.