Full-Time Licensed Therapist- Recreation/Music/Art

Signet Health; 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, overseeing Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center, seeks a full-time Recreational, Music or Art Therapist. The role uses recreation, art, or music therapies to improve emotional, mental, and physical well-being in adults.

Design and implement activities tailored to individual needs to foster coping and cognitive functioning while supporting independence in self-care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in behavioral health therapy.
• Bachelor’s degree required and DC Recreation Therapy license active.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Monitors and ensures programming schedules are followed.
• Provides timely clinical documentation per Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Delivers leisure activities tailored to psychiatric/behavioral health patients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Recreation Therapy license (DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

This position is Monday through Friday 900 am to 530 pm.

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.
• 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 a minimum 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 active District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license.

Compensation Information

Full Time Rate Information

Minimum $65,000 Annually

Maximum $75,000 Annually

Full Time Rates Are Based On Experience

EOE

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