Expressive Therapist (Creative Arts) — Trauma-Informed Groups

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horsham Clinic in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia, seeks an energetic Activity Therapist to join its behavioral health team. You will lead trauma-informed group therapies and psycho-education aligned with dialectical behavior therapy, conducting skills training and expressive therapy groups for children, adolescents and adults.

A Masters degree and certification in Creative Arts Therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama) are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Certification in Creative Arts Therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama) required.
• Experience with psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents) and hospital settings.
• Experience leading group therapy sessions is required.
• Licenses/certifications: CTRS, MT-BC, RDT, R-DMT, LPC (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead trauma-informed group therapies and psycho-education sessions.
• Deliver skills training groups and expressive therapy to meet patient needs.
• Support treatment teams and coordinate activities to promote learning of healthy skills.
• Provide opportunities for patients to demonstrate healthy adaptive behaviors.

Skills

Group therapy experience

Trauma-informed care

Leadership abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Horsham Clinic in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia, seeks an energetic Activity Therapist to join its behavioral health team. You will lead trauma-informed group therapies and psycho-education aligned with dialectical behavior therapy, conducting skills training and expressive therapy groups for children, adolescents and adults.

A Masters degree and certification in Creative Arts Therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama) are required.