Therapist - Art, Music or Recreational Therapy

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Desoto, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist will provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems. Duties include but are not limited to: Develops and implements activity therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Demonstrates sound application of AT Theory and methodology Completes timely and accurate documentation to include therapeutic assessments, treatment plans, group therapy notes and discharge referrals. Plans and prepares for activities. Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., recreational therapy, music therapy). Art Therapists must have Masters degree.
Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
Certification or registration strongly preferred (CTRS, ATR).
A minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field or combination education and experience required.
Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements activity therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrates sound application of AT Theory and methodology
Completes timely and accurate documentation to include therapeutic assessments, treatment plans, group therapy notes and discharge referrals.
Plans and prepares for activities.
Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information