# Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On-call

**Company:** [Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9WWbqsPzhKkj37xFjK77Yf.md)
**Location:** Las Vegas, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Other
**Department:** Clinical Services

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## Description

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting adjunctive therapy programs. The Adjunctive Therapist instructs or supervises patients in recreational and creative interventions as part of a therapeutic behavioral healthcare treatment program.  

-   Plans, implements, and directs therapeutic recreational/creative programs and interventions for patients.
-   Develops specific adjunctive therapy treatment goals and interventions to meet the needs of patients.
-   Serves as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team that consults with other healthcare professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
-   Conducts therapy sessions using recreational/creative methods such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
-   Observes, analyzes, and records patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
-   Encourages patients with behavioral health and special needs to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities.
-   Keeps current on advances in research and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients.

## Requirements

Must have one of the following:

-   Music Therapist - Bachelors degree from AMTA accredited program; MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified) credential; LPMT (Licensed Practicing Music Therapist) state licensure
-   Recreation Therapist - Bachelors degree from NCTRC accredited program; CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential
-   Art Therapist - Masters degree from an AATA accredited program; ATR-BC (Art Therapist Registered Board Certified) credential
-   Dance/Movement Therapist - Masters degree from ADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with ADTA's Alternate Route; R-DMT (Registered Dance/Movement Therapist) credential OR BC-DMT (Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist) credential
-   Drama Therapist - Masters degree from NADTA accredited program OR Masters degree with NADTA Alternative Training; Current RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) credential

-   Minimum one (1) year experience in Adjunctive Therapy field working in behavioral healthcare
-   Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
-   Ability to maintain professional boundaries

## Benefits

401K Retirement Plan