Adjunctive/Recreation/Art/Music/ Dance/Movement & Drama Therapist (FT/PT)

Aurora San Diego

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Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

San Diego, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Provide quality group and individual treatment to psychiatric patients. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.

This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as recreation therapy, music therapy, art therapy, or a related discipline. Experience in mental health and knowledge of acute psychological disorders are preferred. Certification in the relevant therapy field and BLS certification are also desirable.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Recreation Therapy

Music Therapy

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Drama Therapy

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Certification

Mental Health Experience

Acute Psychological Disorders

BLS Certification

Job Description

To provide quality group and individual treatment to psychiatric patients. To serve as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of high-quality treatment to psychiatric patients.

*Pay Range: $27/hr. to $35/hr.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Conducting Adjunctive Therapy assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment by interviewing the patient.
  • Providing individual and group treatment using various treatment modalities from their discipline and training background.
  • Attending treatment team meeting to provide adjunctive therapy (expressive, recreational and life skills) perspective.
  • Reporting to community/state agencies any patient issues required
  • Demonstrating conduct in keeping with Aurora ethical standards
  • Complying with facility safety, infection control and security program.
  • Participating in activities internal and external customer service standards
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. recreation therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy or related equivalent discipline)
  • Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. art therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degrees in relevant fields
  • Certification preferred
  • Mental health experience preferred
  • Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principals of abnormal psychology
  • BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degrees in relevant fields
  • Certification preferred
  • Mental health experience preferred
  • Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principals of abnormal psychology
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
  • PTO Plan
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • PTO Cash Out option
  • Sick Pay
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discount Opportunities

Aurora San Diego

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego Hospital was founded in September of 2000. We are a 101 bed psychiatric and substance use treatment hospital located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of North San Diego County. Aurora San Diego Hospital is a proven leader in evidence based, outcome driven behavioral healthcare treatment for all ages. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment program services for Adults, Adolescents and Children. We are fully licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Our mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with any mental health or chemical dependency issues. Please call (858) 675-4228 to schedule your NO COST, confidential assessment today. Help is only a phone call away. Most health insurance plans accepted, including TriCare and Kaiser. Experience the "Aurora San Diego Difference" and see for yourself what Quality Care, Professionalism and Effective Treatment is all about.

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