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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