Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist — Flexible, Impactful Therapy

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development within UHS and its

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System on a 27-acre wooded campus seeks a Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist to join our team. The role involves assessing patients’ leisure activities and leading therapy groups using arts modalities and talk therapy, helping develop safety plans and behavioral goals in line with our treatment philosophy.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field with a creative arts specialization; PA licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling and/or related field with specialization in a creative arts/allied therapy modality (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)
• Experience: One (1) year prior experience in Behavioral health field working with people in recovery from mental health disorders preferred
• Licensure/Certification: PA professional license preferred but not required. Possesses current registration, certification, or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards of specific field of a creative arts/allied therapy/counseling preferred (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients’ leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups using a combination of activities, creative arts modalities, and talk therapy.
• Helping patients develop safety/crisis plans, and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System.
• Demonstrating flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, and adults.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling and/or related field with specialization in a creative arts/allied therapy modality (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)

Job description

Fairmount Behavioral Health System on a 27-acre wooded campus seeks a Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist to join our team. The role involves assessing patients’ leisure activities and leading therapy groups using arts modalities and talk therapy, helping develop safety plans and behavioral goals in line with our treatment philosophy.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field with a creative arts specialization; PA licensure is preferred but not required.