Experiential Therapist I

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un thérapeute récréatif au sein d'une équipe soutenante à l'Université Médicale de Caroline du Sud. Le rôle inclut l'évaluation des patients et l'engagement dans des programmes de thérapie récréative. L'accent est mis sur la collaboration avec des experts en thérapie musicale et artistique, offrant un environnement d'apprentissage enrichissant.

Qualifications

• Expérience d'un an préférée dans le rôle.
• Certification comme thérapeute récréatif certifié (CTRS) requise.
• Certification comme musicothérapeute requise pour le poste de musicothérapie.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer les forces et les besoins des patients.
• Documenter l'engagement thérapeutique.
• Former et éduquer le personnel, les stagiaires et les étudiants.

Skills

Therapeutic Engagement

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Job Description Summary

Work with a caring, supportive team of group therapists, including Recreational, Music, and Occupational Therapy disciplines, to positively impact the lives of our inpatients. We foster a team approach and provide a learning environment that encourages growth and creativity. Our team offers group therapy programming to all age populations daily.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000417 CHS - Education - Staff/Patient (IOP)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

See detailed job description below.

Job Description

The Recreational Therapist reports to the Manager of Experiential Therapy. This position provides comprehensive, quality therapy services (recreational, art, or music) for psychiatric patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients’ strengths and needs, documenting therapeutic engagement, and providing training, orientation, and education to staff, interns, and students related to psychiatry.

Additional Job Details

Therapeutic Recreation position: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; one-year related work experience preferred. Credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Music Therapy position: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; one-year related work experience preferred. Credentialed as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

Art Therapy position: Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited institution; one-year related work experience preferred in art therapy; Credentialed as an Art Therapist by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) and registered ATR.

If you enjoy working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will find a rewarding career with us!

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