Art Therapist
About The Position
Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Universal Health Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Art, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
- 1 year minimum in psychiatric setting or 2 years with special populations.
- CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Certification through NCTRC or related certification/licensure organization preferred.
- Certification in exercise a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assessment of patients
- Planning and facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities.
- Develop, implement, and update treatment plans.
- Maintains assigned areas.
- Ensures safe use of recreation equipment and tracks inventory.
- Maintains adherence to DHEC requirements and monitoring for the swimming pool and other pertinent patient areas.
- Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
- Recommends the purchasing of supplies.
Benefits
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- 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
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
