Expressive Arts Therapist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist responsible for planning and conducting therapeutic group sessions. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in an appropriate field along with specific certifications such as Registered Art Therapist or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The role is ideal for those with three years of experience in psychiatric care and a passion for creative therapeutic methods. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Program

Career development opportunities

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental illness and psychiatric patients.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic group sessions.
• Define and implement treatment goals.
• Provide patient care and role modeling.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Group therapy facilitation

Creative therapeutic practices

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146‑bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

The Expressive Arts Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic group sessions for assigned programs, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Coordinator of Allied Therapy. Other duties as assigned include general counseling, documentation, and program coordination.

Website: https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Yoga Therapy or another Expressive Arts Discipline with appropriate certification. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree plus the required certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Art Therapist or Board Certified (ATR or ATR-BC)
• Registered Dance Movement Therapist or Board Certified (R-DMT or BC-DMT)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

Experience: Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness. Experience with substance abuse treatment preferred.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information at benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with a record of achievement and performance. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 96,700 people and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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