Expressive Therapist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and stock plan

Tuition Reimbursement and student loan refinancing

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Disability Insurances

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Wellness Programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic sessions, with a focus on mental health treatment. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in an expressive arts discipline and three years of relevant experience.

The position emphasizes patient care and interaction, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to execute physical responsibilities as needed. Competitive benefits are offered, including comprehensive healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in psychiatric patient care.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and execute physical tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic group sessions.
• Define and implement treatment goals for patients.
• Provide continuous patient care and role modeling.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Mental illness understanding

Substance abuse knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, or other Expressive Arts Discipline

Tools

Certification as Registered Art Therapist, Registered Dance Movement Therapist, or Board Certified Music Therapist

Job description

Responsibilities

The Expressive Arts Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic group sessions for assigned programs, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services. As well as other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

Qualifications

Requirements: Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, substance abuse preferred.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, or other Expressive Arts Discipline with appropriate certification.

Licenses and Certifications: Appropriate licensure as related to specific discipline required, including

• Registered Art Therapist or Board Certified (ATR or ATR-BC)
• Registered Dance Movement Therapist or Board Certified (R-DMT or BC-DMT)
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight. Must be able to climb, run and walk for long periods of time as well. Must be able to lift 50lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk and listen. Able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary.

Exposure Categories: Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I

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