MUSIC/ART THERAPIST

Responsibilities We are currently looking for qualified full time Music / Art Therapist to join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health professionals working with adults and adolescents dealing with psychiatric and / or substance abuse issues.

The Music / Art Therapist plans, organizes, coordinates and leads recreation therapy activities. The Music / Art Therapist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest and capacities of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning.

Responsibilities also include assessing each patient within seventy-two hours of admission and completing daily progress notes on patient's participation toward recreation goals.

The Vines Hospital, located in Ocala, FL is a premier behavioral health facility offering individualized mental health and addiction treatment to adults in a secure and private setting.

Our services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We offer acute psychiatric, detox, and PTSD treatment.

Visit our website for more information on our hospital and services : Benefit Highlights : Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Retention Bonus Our Location : We are located in picturesque Marion County, FL.

The county is known as the Horse Capital of the World. Enjoy the outdoors at one of the county’s serene parks, which includes wonderful hiking trails, river rafting, and tubing.

Watch the county’s wildlife and view the scenery by taking a horseback ride through one of the area’s riding trails. Considered the heart of Florida, the beautiful region is centrally located within hours of many activities.

Just a drive away from some of the state’s amusement parks or beautiful Florida beaches. The county is less than two hours away from some of the state’s large metropolitan areas.

From young professionals to a growing family, the area has plenty of activities for every individual. Universal Health Services, Inc.

one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in . In , UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

in , ranked # on the Fortune ; and in , listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90, employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education and / or Work Experience Requirements : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook) Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Masters degree in Music or Art Therapy Two years of experience providing Music or Art Therapy in a psychiatric setting with adult population or a Long Term Care setting preferred.

Current certification in Recreation Therapy or eligible to sit for exam. Certification must be obtained within first year of employment.

Physical Requirements : Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone Extensive sitting, standing, walking, reading, lifting over (50 lbs.

pounds and participation in active physical recreational program. Able to assist with the restraint of individuals weighing up to pounds.