Yoga Instructor - PRN
About The Position
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health. For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/. Position Summary The Yoga Therapist (Instructor) - PRN 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), mindfulness lessons, meditation, and 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
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Minimum one (3) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Yoga Therapist or Yoaga Instructor creditial with 200 hours required.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
- Yoga Therapist or Yoaga Instructor creditial with 500 hours or 800 hours preferred.
- Licensures in LPC, LMSW, LCSW, CTRS or MT-BC highly desirable, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate indvidual and group yoga session appropriate for various physical abilities and mental health needs
- Educate patients on the benefits of yoga for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and mood regulation
- Maintained professional boundaries and trauma-informed practices at all times
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
