Experiential/Recreational Therapist- MUSC Leatherman FT (Florence, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, SC

About The Position

MUSC Leatherman is looking for an Experiential/Recreational Therapist to join the team! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or [email protected] to find out more! This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services. This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art or music) for psychiatric inpatients. This entails providing appropriate group therapy sessions to a variety of patient populations. Initial assessments of patients' strengths and needs are required and daily documentation of therapeutic engagement. Experiential Therapists provide assessments and integrate appropriate therapeutic interventions for assigned patient population; meeting the cognitive, functional, and expressive needs of patients. Works collaboratively with select volunteers, Interns, students, physicians, nurses, therapeutic assistants and treatment team members to achieve therapeutic shared goals. Provides training, orientation, and education of staff: occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry. Benefit Highlights: State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family Onsite Pharmacy Education Assistance Additional Job Description Education: Bachelor's degree in Art, Music or Recreation Therapy, Psychology or related field. May accept certification in activity therapy with appropriate experience Licenses/Certificates: Certification in Basic Life Support required; Certification by the Board of Music Therapy (MT-BC); or Art therapist registration (ATR) by the American Art Therapy Association; or Credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred. Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Art, Music or Recreation Therapy, Psychology or related field. May accept certification in activity therapy with appropriate experience
Certification in Basic Life Support required
Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment

Nice To Haves

Certification by the Board of Music Therapy (MT-BC)
Art therapist registration (ATR) by the American Art Therapy Association
Credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred

Responsibilities

provision of comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art or music) for psychiatric inpatients
providing appropriate group therapy sessions to a variety of patient populations
Initial assessments of patients' strengths and needs
daily documentation of therapeutic engagement
Experiential Therapists provide assessments and integrate appropriate therapeutic interventions for assigned patient population; meeting the cognitive, functional, and expressive needs of patients
Works collaboratively with select volunteers, Interns, students, physicians, nurses, therapeutic assistants and treatment team members to achieve therapeutic shared goals
Provides training, orientation, and education of staff: occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry