Yoga Instructor/Therapist

UHS•Savannah, GA

10d

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. Website: coastalharbor.com The Yoga Therapist (Instructor) will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, & substance abuse issues. Combining a variety of techniques to aid in a person’s personal recovery process by way of utilizing physical techniques (e.g., stretching and/or strengthening yoga postures) & mental training (e.g., breath work or somatic awareness exercises). Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1 hour session.

Requirements

Education/Licensure: The individual will be required to hold a current Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor credential.
The individual is preferred to also hold an additional current licensure in a HTH recognized clinical profession (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, CTRS, MT-BC, or Licensed Teacher etc.).
Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

The Yoga Therapist (Instructor) will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, & substance abuse issues.
Combining a variety of techniques to aid in a person’s personal recovery process by way of utilizing physical techniques (e.g., stretching and/or strengthening yoga postures) & mental training (e.g., breath work or somatic awareness exercises).
Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1 hour session.