LEAD RECREATION THERAPIST

UHS • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hospital is a private 122-bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services. The Lead Music, Art Recreation, (MART) Therapist performs leadership duties as directed by the Director of MART. These duties will support the department’s goal of planning and implementing specific therapeutic services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Music, or Recreation Therapy, or related therapeutic discipline; or a Master’s degree in Art Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• Two (2) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: Music, Art, Recreation, or Music Therapy, or the ability and qualifications to obtain licensure or certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification prior to hire
• Successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training (SAMA) prior to assisting with a restraining procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing specific therapeutic services for assigned program
• Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level