Yoga Instructor/Therapist

Universal Health Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coastalharbor in Georgia is looking for a Yoga Therapist to help patients with diverse physical abilities and mental health issues. The role involves combining yoga techniques with mental training aimed at supporting personal recovery. Candidates must hold a Yoga Therapist credential and have at least one year of experience in a psychiatric care environment. Coastalharbor offers a rewarding work setting with competitive pay, excellent benefits like healthcare, 401(k) match, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor credential.
• Preferred: additional licensure in an HTH-recognized clinical profession (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, CTRS, MT-BC, or Licensed Teacher).
• One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient-care techniques and an understanding of mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients having a range of physical abilities and mental illness.
• Combine physical techniques with mental training for recovery.
• Document each session immediately after completion.

Skills

Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor credential

Knowledge of psychiatric patient-care techniques

Understanding of mental illness

Education

Licensure in HTH-recognized clinical profession

One year of related experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145‑bed hospital for children and adolescents, as well as a 50‑bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We provide compassionate patient care to local and national patients in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA, offering a quiet setting that preserves privacy and allows patients to focus on treatment.

The Yoga Therapist (Instructor) will work with patients having a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnoses, and substance abuse issues. They combine physical techniques, such as stretching and strengthening yoga postures, with mental training—including breath work and somatic awareness—to aid in each patient’s personal recovery process. Individualized documentation of each 1‑hour session is required immediately after completion.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor credential.
• Preferred: additional licensure in an HTH‑recognized clinical profession (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, CTRS, MT‑BC, or Licensed Teacher).
• One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient‑care techniques and an understanding of mental illness.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available on our benefits guest website: uhsguest.com

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