Healing Arts Therapist

Overview:

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full time Healing Arts Therapist.

 

In this role you will plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

 

You will Bring The Following Skills

• ​Yoga and Reiki:  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Art/Music/Dance Therapy:  Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Recreational Therapy or related field required.   

• ​​Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred. 

 

Benefits That Support You
 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Earned wage access
• 401(k) plan, with a company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

​ LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR Yoga, OR Reiki with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

e are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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