Per Diem Expressive Therapist - Meaningful Rehab

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Career & training development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine is seeking an Expressive Therapist for a per diem role. Responsibilities include planning and implementing therapy services, observing patient progress, and communicating care needs to the treatment team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and has experience with psychiatric patients. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on employee engagement and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant therapeutic discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Certification/licensure in occupational or recreation preferred.
• One year of related experience and knowledge of mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document changes in patients' condition.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure skill development.
• Communicate about patients' conditions to supervising staff.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Communication skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine is seeking an Expressive Therapist for a per diem role. Responsibilities include planning and implementing therapy services, observing patient progress, and communicating care needs to the treatment team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and has experience with psychiatric patients. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on employee engagement and development.