Group/Activity Therapist (PRN)

Universal Health Services • Ambler, PA

111d

About The Position

The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Per Deim Group/Activity Therapist (Weekend). The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed, private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. In addition to our main campus in Ambler, we have two satellite partial hospitalization programs in Chester County and Delaware County. Our program diversity reflects the needs of the community and the expertise of our board-certified Medical Directors that offer a combined 40-year of tenured experience at Horsham Clinic. The Group Therapist is an active member of the treatment team and is responsible to develop individualized interventions to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals. The Group Therapist is also responsible to provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population and the philosophy and objectives of The Horsham Clinic.

Requirements

• Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents, and dual diagnosed patients) in a general hospital environment.
• Experience in Group Therapy required.
• Masters Degree and Certification in Creative Arts Therapies (Music, Dance/movement and/or Yoga).
• Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• 1 or more years of progressive experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized interventions to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.
• Provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population.
• Act as an active member of the treatment team.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees