Inpatient Expressive Arts Group Therapist (Per Diem)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted stock plan

Referral bonus program

Free meals

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Horsham Clinic, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks an energetic Expressive Arts Therapist to join an inpatient program on a per diem basis in Ambler, PA. The role focuses on leading group therapies and developing individualized interventions to support patients' treatment goals.

Responsibilities include providing diverse group therapies, collaborating with the treatment team, and adapting to float assignments across units serving varied populations, including children to older

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and qualifying experience required.
• Certification in above mentioned therapies.
• Inpatient psychiatric population experience preferred.
• Knowledge of individual/group/family therapies, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor other activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Flexibility for float reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized interventions to assist patients in meeting treatment goals.
• Provide a variety of group therapies consistent with clinical needs and the program philosophy.

Skills

Group leadership

Crisis management

Written and verbal communication

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Education

Master's Degree (Required)

Job description

The Horsham Clinic, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks an energetic Expressive Arts Therapist to join an inpatient program on a per diem basis in Ambler, PA. The role focuses on leading group therapies and developing individualized interventions to support patients' treatment goals.

Responsibilities include providing diverse group therapies, collaborating with the treatment team, and adapting to float assignments across units serving varied populations, including children to older