EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST (Art, Music, Recreation, Drama) - PART TIME/FLEX

UHS • Chicago, IL

128d

About The Position

Part time/Flex position - evenings and weekends. JOB SUMMARY: Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational Therapy or Drama Therapy Services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment plans. The Activity Therapist also provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in some form of Recreational Therapy or related field required
• One year experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Expressive/Recreation Therapy Certification (or is certification eligible) by the professional organization in the area(s) of expertise preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of psychosocial assessments.
• Able to work cooperatively with other hospital staff and involved community agencies.
• Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in any form of Recreational Therapy or Social Work preferred.
• Lifesaving and/or water safety instructor certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational Therapy or Drama Therapy Services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment plans.
• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living.

What This Job Offers

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