Yoga Instructor - PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Temple, Texas seeks a Yoga Therapist (Instructor) PRN to work with patients across ages, combining stretching, mindfulness, breathing, and somatic practices to support recovery. Documentation is completed after each 1-hour session.

You will adhere to trauma-informed boundaries, facilitate individual and group sessions, and educate patients on yoga benefits for stress relief, sleep, and mood regulation. Relevant licensure and hours vary per program.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree required; degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum one year of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure: Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor with 200 hours; 500 or 800 hours preferred; LPC/LMSW/LCSW/CTRS/MT-BC desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate individual and group yoga sessions for varying abilities and mental health needs.
• Educate patients on yoga benefits for stress reduction, sleep, and mood regulation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and trauma-informed practices at all times.

Skills

Yoga therapy

Trauma-informed care

Psychiatric patient care

Education

Associate's Degree

Degree in social work/recreational therapy or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Yoga Therapist (Instructor) - PRN will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, & substance abuse issues. Combining a variety of techniques to aid in a person’s personal recovery process by way of utilizing physical techniques (e.g., stretching and/or strengthening yoga postures), mindfulness lessons, meditation, and mental training (e.g., breath work or somatic awareness exercises). Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1 hour session.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate indvidual and group yoga session appropriate for various physical abilities and mental health needs
• Educate patients on the benefits of yoga for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and mood regulation
• Maintained professional boundaries and trauma-informed practices at all times

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university required. Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience: Minimum one (3) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Yoga Therapist or Yoaga Instructor creditial with 200 hours required. Yoga Therapist or Yoaga Instructor creditial with 500 hours or 800 hours preferred. Licensures in LPC, LMSW, LCSW, CTRS or MT-BC highly desirable, preferred.

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