To be successful as an allied therapist, you should keep abreast of the latest developments in art/music/recreational therapy to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. Ultimately, an allied therapist should have a strong understanding of art/music/recreation as well as demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and counseling skills.
- Consulting with patients to discuss their medical histories and identify the problems or conditions they wish to overcome.
- For art: conducting art therapy sessions with patients using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modeling.
- Discussing patients’ work with them to evaluate the meaning and emotions behind the work.
- Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners to develop or integrate personalized treatment plans.
- Developing suitable art/music/recreational therapy programs for patients based on their needs, objectives, and preferred forms of artistic expression.
- Teaching patients coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.
- Conducting group or family art/music/recreational therapy sessions as required.
- Supervising art/music/recreational therapy students and interns.
- Maintaining detailed records of patients' progress as well as observations made during art/music/recreational therapy sessions.
- Excellent observational and counseling skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Patient, empathetic, and creative.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, patients, and the public.
Required:
- Master's degree in art/music/recreational therapy or counseling with additional coursework in art/music/recreational therapy.
- Certified by the art/music/recreational therapy credentials board.
- PA state licensure.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Preferred:
- Mental Health Experience
- Hospital Experience
Job Types: Per Diem
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