Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Recreational Therapy, Substance Abuse, Training/Teaching
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Recreation Therapy Supervisor, responsible for providing patients who have a substance abuse and or dependence diagnosis or other co-occurring diagnosis a safe holistic, organized yoga, reiki, and exercise program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead patients through organized group yoga and exercises classes and/or reiki services.
- Instructs patients on safe, effective exercise to promote well-being and healthy lifestyle.
- Visually assess patients to determine their level of ability.
- Assist patients to achieve precise alignment.
- Demonstrate practice and techniques.
- Transform energy during the warm-up, build-up, and cool-down stages.
- Motivate patients with words of encouragement.
- Connect with patients during yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
- Utilize pool facilities to provide organized water aerobics.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
- Current Yoga or Exercise Instructor certification preferred.
- Certification in Reiki, preferred.
- Demonstrates familiarity and experience with yoga and exercise techniques.
- Has knowledge of, and experience in, the facilitation of group exercise programs.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (Monday & Wednesday 12 to 8pm) (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am to 5 pm)
Work Location: On-Site
Compensation: Pay Range: $26-29/hr.
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Discovery Behavioral Health