Holistic Group Facilitator (art/ yoga)

Allied Therapist Responsibilities:
· Consulting with patients to discuss their medical histories and identify the problems or conditions they wish to overcome.

· For art: conducting art therapy sessions with patients using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modeling.

· Discussing patients’ work with them to evaluate the meaning and emotions behind the work.

· Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners to develop or integrate personalized treatment plans.

· Developing suitable art/music/recreational therapy programs for patients based on their needs, objectives, and preferred forms of artistic expression.

· Teaching patients coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.

· Conducting group or family art/music/recreational therapy sessions as required.

· Supervising art/music/recreational therapy students and interns.

· Maintaining detailed records of patients' progress as well as observations made during art/music/recreational therapy sessions.

Skills/ Abilities:
· Excellent observational and counseling skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Effective communication skills.

· Patient, empathetic, and creative.

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

· Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, patients, and the public.

Required:

· Master's degree in art/music/recreational therapy or counseling with additional coursework in art/music/recreational therapy.

· Certified by the art/music/recreational therapy credentials board.

· PA state licensure.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Preferred:

· Mental Health Experience

· Hospital Experience

Job Types: Per Diem