Expressive Therapist (BA)

Ridgebhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ridgebhs in Lexington, Kentucky is looking for an Expressive Therapist to join their team. The role requires developing and implementing expressive therapy programs and providing therapy to patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy or a Master's Degree in Art or Education and board certification.

The position offers a challenging work environment with competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, and excellent medical benefits, including a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or Master’s Degree in Art or Education required.
• Board certification or eligibility for the national exam required.
• Previous inpatient mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement expressive therapy program based on unit needs.
• Provide therapy consistent with treatment goals.
• Complete progress notes for assigned patients.

Skills

Music Therapy

Art Therapy

Education

Inpatient Mental Health Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy

Master’s Degree in Art or Education

Board Certification (MT-BC)

Job description

Responsibilities

Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital offering psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, and activity therapists. The Ridge Behavioral Health System prides itself as the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area and has provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

The Expressive Therapist is responsible for:

• developing and implementing various aspects of the expressive therapy program based upon each unit’s needs and demographics
• developing and implementing Recreation Therapy treatment plans in conjunction with and attending the interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• providing therapy consistent with the level of growth, development, age, and functioning
• providing therapy consistent with overall treatment goals
• completing the Recreation Therapy section of the treatment plan within 72 hours of admission for assigned patients
• completing progress notes for assigned patients

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or Master’s Degree in Art or Education required
• Board certification (MT-BC) or eligibility to sit for the national exam conducted through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT) and/or LPATA with supervision or LPAT/ATR-BC required
• Previous inpatient mental health experience preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.