Activity Therapist Dance, Art, Music, or Recreation Therapist) Carolina Cent

Activity Therapist

Full Time (Dance, Art, Music, or Recreation Therapist) position at The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, Phillips County, Arkansas.

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Certified Recreation, Art, Dance, or Music Therapist to join our team of dedicated professionals.

SUMMARY OF

JOB DUTIES:

To develop and provide therapeutic activity groups to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To ensure the safety and well being of these patients and to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

• Provide therapeutic recreational, music and activity services to geriatric, adult and adolescent patients
• Assess patients' level of functioning and need for adjunctive therapy services
• Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with services rendered
• Participate in the ongoing implementation of the department's or service's continuous quality improvement plan

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It’s taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It’s the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation.

You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It’s these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

Education:

Bachelors' degree in Recreation, Art, Music or Dance Therapy required. Certification in Recreation, Music, Art, or Dance Therapy required.

Experience:

Zero- one (0-1) year of experience required. Two (2) years of related experience preferred. A knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Certification required. Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR before taking an independent patient assignment.

Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday start times vary.

Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio‑visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.