Adjunctive Therapist (Per Diem)
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Join Our Collaborative Team in Tempe, AZ
Aurora Behavioral Health System (ABHS) is seeking experienced, certified Art Therapists, Recreational Therapists, and Music Therapists to join our professional team on a Per Diem/As-Needed basis in Tempe, AZ. We are a freestanding psychiatric hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient programs for adolescents and adults dealing with a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency.
If you are a passionate, credentialed therapist ready to provide high-quality expressive and recreational therapies, we encourage you to apply.
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What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
The Adjunctive Therapist develops, organizes, and implements comprehensive adjunctive therapy groups. This role is essential for our treatment program and requires:
- Providing therapeutic interventions for both adolescent and adult patients.
- Interacting with patients during daily routine activities consistent with the principles of normal growth and development.
- Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
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What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)
We are seeking credentialed and/or licensed professionals. To be considered a qualified applicant, you must meet one of the following educational/certification requirements:
- Certification from an accredited organization in a creative arts/expressive therapy or recreational/leisure therapy (e.g., MT-BC, CTRS, ATR).
o Note: Other nationally accepted certifications will be considered.
- A master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or another master's degree that is license-eligible (e.g., LPC, LCSW).
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
- Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
- Must be 21 years of age and qualify for fingerprint clearance.
- CPR and Therapeutic Options (TO) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Preferred ExperienceSkills:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare field, preferably in inpatient psychiatric settings.
- Certification or expertise in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, or Qigong.
- Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSM-5 methodology.
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CompensationBenefits
We offer competitive hourly compensation and valuable benefits for our Per Diem employees.
Benefits Include:
- 401(k)
- Sick Time
- Shift Differential
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
Schedule:
- Job Type: Per Diem (As Needed)
- Shifts: Flexible, scheduled as needed to cover vacations, call-offs, or increased census.
- Work Location: In person (6350 S Maple Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283)
ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
