Experiential Therapist II (Recreational Therapist) MUSC Leatherman Adult Inpatient Unit - FT

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Director of Clincal Services. This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art or music) for psychiatric inpatients. This entails providing appropriate group therapy sessions to a variety of patient populations. Initial assessments of patients’ strengths and needs are required and daily documentation of therapeutic engagement. Experiential Therapists provide assessments and integrate appropriate therapeutic interventions for assigned patient population; meeting the cognitive, functional, and expressive needs of patients. Works collaboratively with select volunteers, Interns, students, physicians, nurses, therapeutic assistants and treatment team members to achieve therapeutic shared goals. Provides training, orientation, and education of staff: occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005627 LBH - Experiential Therapist

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

This position reports to the Director of Clincal Services. This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art or music) for psychiatric inpatients. This entails providing appropriate group therapy sessions to a variety of patient populations. Initial assessments of patients’ strengths and needs are required and daily documentation of therapeutic engagement. Experiential Therapists provide assessments and integrate appropriate therapeutic interventions for assigned patient population; meeting the cognitive, functional, and expressive needs of patients. Works collaboratively with select volunteers, Interns, students, physicians, nurses, therapeutic assistants and treatment team members to achieve therapeutic shared goals. Provides training, orientation, and education of staff: occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree in Art, Music or Recreation Therapy or related field. May accept certification in activity therapy with appropriate experience

 Licenses/Certificates: Certification in Basic Life Support required;                             Certification by the Board of Music Therapy (MT-BC); or Art therapist registration (ATR) by the American Art Therapy Association preferred; or Credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment.

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