Trauma-Informed Arts Therapist (PRN) – Inpatient

River Oaks Hospital; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Zusammenfassung

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic Activity Therapist (PRN) to plan, organize, and administer an integrated activities program for patients across age groups. The role reports to the Director of Activity Therapy and supports therapy services within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field, have at least two years of activity therapy experience, and possess board certification or

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services field required, with specialized skills development (i.e. recreation, art, music, dance, etc)
• Minimum of 2 years of Activity Therapy experience with a psychiatric mental health population required, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Certification or registration in area of expertise from applicable certification board. (Ex: Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), Certified Board of Music Therapists (CBMT), American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA), National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certifications (NCTRC).)
• Knowledge of hospital activity therapy functions, leadership skills, crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management. Knowledge and skill in provision of services to varied populations including adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Aufgaben

• Assesses patient’s leisure, social, and recreational abilities, deficiencies, interests, barriers, life experiences, needs, and potential
• Conducts group psychotherapy and psychoeducational sessions as needed; demonstrate a high level of clinical skill to address the needs of the patients. Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in the application of various therapeutic concepts, methods and interventions related to trauma and compulsive behaviors, addiction, and behavioral modification.
• Plans and assesses patient's progress treatment and discharge needs through attendance at staffing updates
• Contributes to interdisciplinary treatment plan

Jobbeschreibung

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic Activity Therapist (PRN) to plan, organize, and administer an integrated activities program for patients across age groups. The role reports to the Director of Activity Therapy and supports therapy services within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field, have at least two years of activity therapy experience, and possess board certification or