Wellness Specialist - SUD, Residential

Under the direction of the Recreation Therapy Supervisor, responsible for providing patients who have a substance abuse and or dependence diagnosis or other co-occurring diagnosis a safe holistic, organized yoga, reiki, and exercise program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead patients through organized group yoga and exercises classes and/or reiki services.
• Instructs patients on safe, effective exercise to promote well-being and healthy lifestyle.
• Visually assess patients to determine their level of ability.
• Assist patients to achieve precise alignment.
• Demonstrate practice and techniques.
• Transform energy during the warm-up, build-up, and cool-down stages.
• Motivate patients with words of encouragement.
• Connect with patients during yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
• Utilize pool facilities to provide organized water aerobics.

Knowledge, Education, &

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred.
• Current Yoga or Exercise Instructor certification preferred.
• Certification in Reiki, preferred.
• Demonstrates familiarity and experience with yoga and exercise techniques.
• Has knowledge of, and experience in, the facilitation of group exercise programs.

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Work Location: Manor, TX

Compensation:
Pay Range: $22-26 hourly