This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting adjunctive therapy programs. The Adjunctive Therapist instructs or supervises patients in recreational and creative interventions as part of a therapeutic behavioral healthcare treatment program.
- Plans, implements, and directs therapeutic recreational / creative programs and interventions for patients.
- Develops specific adjunctive therapy treatment goals and interventions to meet the needs of patients.
- Serves as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team that consults with other healthcare professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
- Conducts therapy sessions using recreational / creative methods such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
- Observes, analyzes, and records patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Encourages patients with behavioral health and special needs to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities.
- Keeps current on advances in research and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients.
- Potential for supervision of interns within respective discipline.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year experience in Adjunctive Therapy field working in behavioral healthcare
- Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Required to have one of the following :
- Music Therapist - Bachelors degree from AMTA accredited program; MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified) credential; LPMT (Licensed Practicing Music Therapist) state licensure within 6 months of hire
- Recreation Therapist - Bachelors degree from NCTRC accredited program; CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential
- Art Therapist - Masters degree from an AATA accredited program; ATR-BC (Art Therapist Registered Board Certified) credential
- Dance / Movement Therapist - Masters degree from ADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with ADTA's Alternate Route;
R-DMT (Registered Dance / Movement Therapist) credential OR BC-DMT (Board Certified Dance / Movement Therapist) credential
Drama Therapist - Masters degree from NADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with NADTA Alternative Training; Current RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) credential
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include :
- Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)
- Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
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