Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN

University Health • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Expressive Therapist plans and implements Recreation, Music, Art, and/or Dance and Movement Therapy interventions within the facility. These interventions are intended to enhance physical, cognitive, social, and affective development and facilitate daily living and community functioning skills. The therapist may independently participate in supervising Expressive Therapy students, with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college program with a major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Drama Therapy.
• Hold current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Drama Therapy, or obtain the required certification or registry within six months of hire to maintain employment.
• Verbal communication skills to lead Expressive Therapy.
• Written communication skills to complete required documentation.
• Possess or obtain RQI certification within 60 days and maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment.
• Obtain Complex Behavior Management Training (CBMT) within 90 days of hire and maintain the training during employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Recreation, Music, Art, and/or Dance and Movement Therapy interventions.
• Use therapy interventions to enhance physical, cognitive, social, and affective development.
• Facilitate daily living and community functioning skills.
• May participate in supervising Expressive Therapy students independently with limited supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed