Expressive Arts Therapist

Universal Health Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Stock plan discount

Job summary

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) seeks an Expressive Arts Therapist to develop and implement age-appropriate expressive therapy plans and to facilitate patient groups. The role emphasizes Trauma Responsive Care and collaboration with families to support recovery.

The position involves contributing to treatment and discharge planning, maintaining required documentation, and promoting patient-centered care in a hospital setting affiliated with UHS.

Qualifications

• Masters level Art Therapy or Dance Movement preferred; Board Certification in Music or Recreational Therapy preferred.
• Licensed/registered status: Licensure preferred as described in job posting.
• Ability to work weekends per the role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement expressive therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate and aligned with treatment goals.
• Facilitate patient groups that are well prepared and beneficial to clients.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation of services.
• Engage with patients and families using Trauma Responsive Care principles.
• Contribute to treatment planning for patients and to discharge planning.

Skills

Trauma‑informed care

Group facilitation

Documentation

Family engagement

Therapy planning

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement

Bachelor's Degree with Board Certification in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and 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 Therapists are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Develop and implement expressive therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate, and consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Facilitates patient groups that are well prepared and beneficial to clients.
• Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with performed services.
• Consistently engages and interacts with our patients and their families by using the treatment principles of Trauma Responsive Care, as demonstrated by the following: A basic recognition of the characteristic symptoms resulting from exposure to trauma, 2. Having an understanding of and sensitivity to the triggers of trauma and trauma re‑enactment, 3. Incorporating relevant skill sets into daily interactions with patients and families, and 4. Participates in continuing education on Trauma Responsive Care and Recovery.
• Effectively contribute to treatment planning of patients.
• Effectively contribute to discharge planning of patients.

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. Bachelor's Degree with Board Certification in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy.
• Ability to work weekends

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

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