Expressive Arts Therapist PRN- Flexible Hours

Universal Health Services; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Expressive Arts Therapist to join their compassionate team in Fargo. This role involves providing expressive arts therapy and psychoeducational groups to patients, focusing on their emotional and psychological well-being. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care, the organization offers a supportive environment where creativity and therapeutic practices intersect. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant master's degree and a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working with a respected healthcare provider.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience in expressive arts therapy preferred.
• Strong communication skills with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expressive arts therapy and recreational activities for patients.
• Document assessments and communicate with the treatment team.
• Plan and coordinate interactive activities for patient groups.

Skills

Expressive Arts Therapy

Psychoeducational Groups

Recreational Activities

Patient Communication

De-escalation Techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Licensed Art Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN Expressive Arts Therapist Opportunity!

Prairie St. John's, a 132-bed psychiatric care facility located in Fargo, North Dakota, has been providing services for children, adolescents, and adults to address behavioral health and substance use challenges since 1997. Prairie offers inpatient hospitalization, day treatment, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient services. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we are the largest, freestanding behavioral health facility in the region. More than 4000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Prairie St. John's.

Prairie St. John's is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist to work with patients in our inpatient level of care. The Expressive Arts Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities.

This position is PRN and requires one weekend per month and assistance with holiday coverage. Additional day and evening hours may be available.

• The Expressive Arts Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities.
• Plans and coordinates client-centered, interactive activities for patient groups; recognizing instability cues and providing de-escalating interventions if needed.
• Documents assessments and group participation in an accurate, timely and complete manner, following established policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the treatment team regarding patient treatment, progress and/or concerns.
• Performs various other duties as assigned or as requested.
• All employees of Prairie St. John's are expected to adhere to safety policies, safe work practices, and other hospital policies. Employees are expected to complete mandatory training on time and attend mandatory meetings.
• In order to meet the essential functions of this position, employees must work as scheduled.
• All staff at Prairie St. John's may be required to work in different areas/units and varying shifts depending on the business needs of the facility.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master's Degree in social work, mental health counseling, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Licensed Art Therapist, Licensed Music Therapist or related field required.

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