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Overview
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is seeking a Music Activity Therapist to work with our patients on a daily basis!
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, a joint partnership between Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient care for adult men and women, age 18 and above, who have been experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges. We also offer focused care for individuals whose primary psychiatric diagnosis is accompanied by co-occurring addiction.
Shift : M-F 8 : AM-5 : 00PM
Purpose Statement
The Music Activity Therapist plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient / family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his / her treatment goals.Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.Master’s degree preferred.Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.Licenses / Designations / Certifications
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; Or certified in the area of Art (AT-BC) OR certified in the area of Music (MT-BC) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Mental Health Care
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