RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT) PRN

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (MART) Department Therapist to plan and implement therapeutic services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on providing ongoing patient care, observation, and role modeling for individuals with psychiatric needs.

Qualifications include a relevant degree (Bachelors or Masters as specified), a year of related experience preferred, CPR certification, and ability to obtain licensure within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music, Recreation Therapy, or related discipline or Master's in Art Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques preferred.
• Certification or licensure in Art, Recreation, or Music Therapy, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• CPR Certification required prior to hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement discipline-specific therapeutic services for the assigned program as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Skills

CPR Certification

Overtime Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Music Therapy

Master's in Art Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital is a 122-bed psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Valley Hospital provides patient-centered care delivered by compassionate staff trained in the mental health and chemical dependency fields. Valley features individual units for adults and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We offer specialty programs including crisis stabilization, rehabilitation support in maintaining sobriety, and a women’s program to promote hope and healing. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service.

Visit our website to learn more https://valleyhospital-phoenix.com/

The schedule 10 Hour shifts as Needed (PRN)

The Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (MART) Department Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing discipline specific therapeutic services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Music, or Recreation Therapy, or related therapeutic discipline; or a Master’s degree in Art Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: Art, Recreation, or Music Therapy, or the ability to obtain licensure or certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification prior to hire
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours

Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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