THERAPIST (MA/MSW)
UHS
Summary
The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Activity Therapist. The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed, private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
Job description
The Activity Therapist is also responsible to provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population and the philosophy and objectives of The Horsham Clinic.
Job Summary
The Expressive Therapist is an active member of the treatment team responsible for providing trauma informed group therapy and psycho-education routed in the dialectical behavior therapy model. They will lead a variety of skills training groups, process and/or expressive Therapy groups designed to meet the individualized needs of the population served. They is responsible to provide a variety of opportunities for patients to learn and demonstrate healthy adaptive skills. Certification in Creative Arts Therapies (Music, Dance/Movement and/or Drama).
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Masters Degree/REQUIRED
- Certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama)
- Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents and dual diagnosed patients), General hospital environment.
- Experience in Group Therapy required**
- Licenses Certifications: CTRS, MT-BC, RDT, R-DMT, LPC
- Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management
- Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
- Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
- 1 or more years of progressive experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Masters Degree/REQUIRED
- Certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama)
- Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents and dual diagnosed patients), General hospital environment.
- Experience in Group Therapy required**
- Licenses Certifications: CTRS, MT-BC, RDT, R-DMT, LPC
- Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management
- Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
- Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
- 1 or more years of progressive experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.