Art Therapist Part Time

Art Therapist - Part Time Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital

What would you do in this role

Plan direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patients treatment plan.

Methodist Health System the regions most established not-for-profit provider has partnered with Acadia Healthcare the nations largest standalone behavioral health company to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs Iowa. This marks Acadias first acute psychiatric facility in Iowa expanding much-needed access to behavioral health services across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha area. Just minutes from downtown Omaha Council Bluffs blends small-town charm with city convenienceoffering affordable living great schools and a strong sense of communitymaking it an ideal location for this important new facility.

Scheduled to open in June 2026 Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults seniors and youth including programs for mood disorders dual diagnosis geriatric psychiatry child & adolescent care PHP/IOP and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the regions significant behavioral health bed shortage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patients needs skills interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan organize direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such are sports dance music art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Masters degree preferred.

• Three or more years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art Dance Music etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC LPC etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies changes in workload rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state federal and local laws.

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