Responsibilities Expressive Art Therapist Opportunity - Full Time HRI Hospital is seeking Music Therapist / Activity Therapists for our inpatient psychiatric units.
This is a highly satisfying opportunity for a clinical professional who thrives on providing highly individualized care to a very acute patient population.
This is a 40 hour per week, Tuesday - Saturday position. HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs.
We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees.
Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals.
We are located in Brookline right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking.
Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply. Website : As an Expressive Art Therapist, you will : Run assigned treatment groups to meet the need of various functioning level and / or diagnostic categories Utilize interviewing techniques, observations, formal and informal screening / evaluation tools to assess functional level of patients Identify patients’ assets and problem areas Collaborate with patients in goal-setting Recommend appropriate activities for goal attainment and assist patients to select appropriate groups and activities Complete daily notes for each group Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Qualifications Requirements Education : Master’s in human services related field required.
Art Therapy, Music Therapy or other expressive therapy speciality preferred. OR Bachelor's degree + MT-BC License : LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, or OT preferred Experience : One year prior inpatient clinical experience preferred.
Six months prior experience as a group leader preferred.