Recreational Therapist • Art Therapist • Music Therapist
Aurora Behavioral Health System (ABHS) is seeking a passionate and qualified Full-Time Adjunctive Therapist to join our multidisciplinary treatment team in Glendale, Arizona. We are specifically seeking professionals in the following disciplines:
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Recreational Therapist
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Art Therapist
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Music Therapist
This position is a 40-hour-per-week, full-time role consisting of 8-hour shifts and requires weekend availability, with Sunday coverage being especially important.
Aurora Behavioral Health System is a freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative treatment environment.
The Adjunctive Therapist develops, organizes, and facilitates therapeutic programming designed to support patient recovery and treatment goals.
Responsibilities include:
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Providing therapeutic interventions and group services for adolescent and adult patients.
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Planning and implementing recreational, expressive, creative, and activity-based therapies.
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Interacting with patients during daily activities consistent with principles of normal growth and development.
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Collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized treatment plans.
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Documenting patient participation and progress according to facility standards.
Qualified applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
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Certification through an accredited organization in creative arts, expressive therapy, or recreational/leisure therapy (examples include MT-BC, CTRS, ATR, or other nationally recognized certifications); or
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Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or another behavioral health field eligible for licensure (LPC, LCSW, etc.).
Additional Requirements:
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Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
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Strong communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
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Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain fingerprint clearance.
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CPR and Therapeutic Options (TO) certification within 30 days of hire.
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Two or more years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably inpatient behavioral health.
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Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
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Certification or experience in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, or Qigong.
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Knowledge of DSM-5 methodology.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, including weekends, with Sunday availability required.
Location:
Aurora Behavioral Health System
6015 W. Peoria Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
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Medical, DentalVision Insurance
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401(k)
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Paid Time Off
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Sick Time
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Discounts
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Shift Differential Opportunities
Aurora Behavioral Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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