Movement Therapist

Continuum of Colorado Inc.; Aurora, Denver (CO, CO); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Same day pay with Tapcheck

Travel time reimbursement

Job summary

Continuum of Colorado Inc. is seeking a Movement Therapist to deliver licensed in-home, one-on-one movement therapy for children and adults using music or dance as a therapeutic tool.

Services support behavioral, developmental, physical, social, communication, pain management, cognition and gross motor skills. Role requires a Masters in Dance Movement Therapy and willingness to drive across the Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs areas; travel time is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Dance Movement Therapy (R-DMT or BC-DMT).
• Two years experience or related education in working with persons with developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the developmental disabilities system, rules and regulations (preferred).
• Knowledge of motor development, motor disorders and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to maintain training, certifications and licensure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals served, families and staff.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work flexible hours.
• Personal vehicle and Colorado driver license; driving requirements: no suspensions in past 3 years and <=2 tickets in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with individuals, families and providers as necessary.
• Perform consultative visits to families and coordinate with team members.
• Establish treatment goals and monitor progress for therapy plans.
• Complete program documentation and maintain case files.
• Ensure adherence to DIDD rules and agency policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Driving for work

Education

M.Dance Movement Therapy degree (R-DMT/BC-DMT)

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Continuum of Colorados Home & Community Support department has a fantastic opportunity for a Movement Therapist to perform licensed therapeutic in-home one-on-one movement therapy services for children and adults that we serve. This therapy includes the use of music or dance as a therapeutic tool for the habilitation, rehabilitation and maintenance of behavioral, developmental, physical, social, communication, pain management, cognition and gross motor skills.

Due to the nature of the role and our commitment to the community and the individuals and families we serve, well require some flexibility due to appointments and responsibilities that occur outside typical work week hours. You must be willing to drive to appointments within the Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs Metro areaand we'll reimburse you for travel time.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Dance Movement Therapy (R-DMT or BC-DMT)
• Two (2) years experience or related education or training in working with persons who have developmental disabilities, preferred
• Working knowledge of the developmental disabilities system, rules and regulations, preferred
• Knowledge of motor development, motor disorders and appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Ability to maintain necessary training, certifications and licensure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; effectively communicates with individuals served, families, staff and others
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
• Valid Colorado driver license/Proof of auto vehicle insurance
• Must meet driving requirements: no suspensions/revocations in the past three (3) years and no more than two (2) tickets in the past three (3) years

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organizations excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

Starting Salary and Benefits

$28 - $35.00 per hour/session + $15.16 per hour for drive time

If consistently working 18 hours per week or more, employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• $750.00 Signing Bonus!
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition reimbursement program, eligible after 1 year of full-time employment
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid training

More about what you'll get to do as our Movement Therapist

• Initiate contact with individuals, families and providers as necessary
• Perform consultative visits to families either alone or in consultation with other team members; accommodate individuals and families schedules in planning meetings
• Establish treatment goals and monitor progress as determined by the department; track progress and note areas of concerns or improvements for therapy plans
• Complete all program-related documentation; develop and maintain working case files
• Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services

*Eligibility and total amount approved may vary; see program details for more information.