Inpatient Art/Dance/Music Therapist – PRN

Universal Health Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, affiliated with Universal Health Services, seeks an ACTIVITY THERAPIST (PRN) to plan and administer an integrated activities program for patients across units. Leads therapy groups, psychoeducational sessions, and participates in discharge planning under the Director of Activity Therapy.

The role requires 2+ years in activity therapy within psychiatric settings, and relevant certification/registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services.
• Minimum 2 years of Activity Therapy experience with psychiatric populations.
• Certification or registration in area of expertise from a certification board.
• Knowledge of hospital activity therapy functions and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' leisure, social, and recreational abilities and needs.
• Conducts group psychotherapy and psychoeducational sessions addressing trauma and compulsive behaviors.
• Plans and assesses progress and discharge needs through staffing updates.
• Contributes to interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Skills

Group psychotherapy

Psychoeducation sessions

Trauma and compulsive behaviors

Behavioral modification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services

Job description

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, affiliated with Universal Health Services, seeks an ACTIVITY THERAPIST (PRN) to plan and administer an integrated activities program for patients across units. Leads therapy groups, psychoeducational sessions, and participates in discharge planning under the Director of Activity Therapy.

The role requires 2+ years in activity therapy within psychiatric settings, and relevant certification/registration.