Expressive Therapist

Kempsvillecbh; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic sessions. This role involves working with children and teens to address behavioral and mental health issues as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in an expressive arts therapy discipline and have at least three years of related experience. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical plans and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, or related discipline.
• Registered or Board Certified Art Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist, or Music Therapist.
• Three years of related experience with psychiatric care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic group sessions for assigned programs.
• Define and implement treatment goals as part of the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, and role modeling.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Ability to de-escalate and physically restrain

Education

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or related fields

Tools

Therapeutic group session planning

Job description

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description

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!

Qualifications

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. Or a bachelor’s degree as required above plus Certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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)

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

Physical requirements: 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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