Expressive Arts Manager

Universal Health Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

Robust tuition reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Expressive Arts Manager for Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital. This role involves managing clinical teams, developing therapy plans, and facilitating therapy sessions in a supportive environment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy or related field along with licensure and experience in mental health settings. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Master's level Music Therapy and Recreational Therapy preferred.
• Experience: Two years of art therapy experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to work weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support EA clinical team and programming.
• Develop and implement EA therapy treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.

Skills

Music Therapy

Recreational Therapy

Art Therapy

Dance Movement Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement

Job description

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric‑medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

Expressive Arts Managers are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Provides structure to ensure that the assigned EA clinical team and programming meets all required regulatory services and compliance requirements.
• Is trained to support the clinical and administrative needs of PHP.
• Manages the EA department schedule and approves timecards.
• Provides supervision and direction on complex cases and assists with safety and behavioral programming parameters.
• Develop and implement EA therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate, and consistent with overall treatment goals. Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with performed services.
• Facilitates individual and patient groups that are well prepared and beneficial to clients using EA modalities.
• Assist in keeping supplies and equipment organized and in working condition.
• Manage ordering EA supplies for the department and for the hospital suites.

What do our current staff value at LBHH?

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What’s in it for me?

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Qualifications

What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

• Licensure: Masters level Music Therapy and Recreational Therapy preferred. Registered and /or Board-Certified Art Therapy or Registered Dance Movement therapy preferred.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement.
• Experience: Two years of art therapy experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to work weekends if needed.

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.

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