Full-Time Licensed Therapist- Recreation/Music/Art

Signet Health Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Malpractice Insurance

CEU Allowances

401K with employer match

Job summary

Signet Health Corporation seeks a full-time Recreational, Music or Art Therapist to support adults at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role uses recreation, art, and music to improve emotional, mental, and physical well-being, designing activities tailored to individual needs to foster coping skills and independence.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience, DC Recreation Therapy license, and strong communication skills. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Experience providing leisure activities for psychiatric/behavioral health patients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Contributes to agency-wide trainings and in-services.
• Ensures programming schedules are followed.
• Provides timely clinical documentation per Joint Commission requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leisure activities planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Recreation Therapy license (DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and is looking for a full-time Recreational, Music or Art Therapist. This vital role involves utilizing a variety of therapeutic applications of Recreation, Art or Music to help adults achieve emotional, mental, and physical well-being. This individual will design and implement a variety of activities focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self.

Signet Health Offers a Wide range of Benefits for its Employees:

• Competitive Salaries


• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Malpractice Insurance


• CEU Allowances


• Retirement Savings plans- 401K with employer Match

Role Requirements:

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, when necessary.


• Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.


• Assists with the adherence that the programming schedules are being conducted as required.


• Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.


• Experience and skill in providing leisure activities to patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Candidates should have aminimum of two (2) years' experience.Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment,demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and display excellent oral/written communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required and must have activeDistrict of ColumbiaRecreation Therapy license.

Compensation Information:

Full Time Rate Information:

Minimum: $65,000 Annually

Maximum: $75,000 Annually

Full Time Rates are based on experience

EOE