Dance Movement Therapist - Outpatient Services

Acadia•Philadelphia, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Belmont Behavioral Health System, with over 75 years of service, is seeking a dedicated Dance Movement Therapist to join their team at Belmont Behavioral Hospital. This role is crucial in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress towards treatment goals. The therapist will lead activity sessions aimed at improving patients' mental and physical well-being through music therapy. Belmont Behavioral Hospital is committed to providing exceptional mental health services to the community, offering an opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives. The purpose of this role is to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, by planning, directing, and implementing activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other therapeutic field is required.
Four or more years of experience as a therapist with two or more years of experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
Must be a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) or Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT).
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Provide initial treatment planning for patients based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.