EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST - PRN/PER DIEM

UHS • Franklin, TN

7d

About The Position

At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.
The Expressive Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity-based therapeutic interventions for assigned programs and patients with a range of physical abilities, disorders of the mind, and/or substance abuse issues. The Expressive Therapist will aid patients in achieving treatment goals identified by the interdisciplinary treatment team in addition to providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.
This is a per diem position
MUST have weekend availability
MUST be able to complete training during the week
This position is funded through December 2025 as part of the Psychiatric Hospital Grant with potential expansion through December 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Activity, Drama, Dance, Art, or Expressive Therapy OR Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience with knowledge of patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness in psychiatric settings (preferred)
• Demonstrated skills in: Working with diverse populations, Crisis and group treatment, Oral, reading, writing, and mathematical skills, Public speaking, teaching, and group facilitation, Organizational, time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team building
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and calm
• MUST have weekend availability
• MUST be able to complete training during the week

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Certification by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas is preferred: Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CRTS), Music Therapist Registered (MT-BC), Art Therapist Registered (ATR)
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience with knowledge of patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness in psychiatric settings (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activity-based therapeutic interventions for assigned programs and patients with a range of physical abilities, disorders of the mind, and/or substance abuse issues.
• Aid patients in achieving treatment goals identified by the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees