ACTIVITY THERAPIST

UHS • Horsham Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Activity Therapist to join their team. The Horsham Clinic is a private behavioral healthcare facility serving children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The Activity Therapist will provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population and the philosophy and objectives of The Horsham Clinic. This role involves providing trauma-informed group therapy and psycho-education rooted in the dialectical behavior therapy model, leading skills training groups, process groups, and/or expressive therapy groups. The goal is to help patients learn and demonstrate healthy adaptive skills. The position requires certification in Creative Arts Therapies (Music, Dance/Movement and/or Drama).

Requirements

• Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents and dual diagnosed patients).
• General hospital environment.
• Experience in Group Therapy required.
• Masters Degree/certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama).
• Licenses Certifications: CTRS, MT-BC, RDT, R-DMT, LPC.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of progressive experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population and the philosophy and objectives of The Horsham Clinic.
• Provide trauma-informed group therapy and psycho-education routed in the dialectical behavior therapy model.
• Lead a variety of skills training groups, process and/or expressive Therapy groups designed to meet the individualized needs of the population served.
• Provide a variety of opportunities for patients to learn and demonstrate healthy adaptive skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level