Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a long-standing Behavioral Health facility in Philadelphia offering Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric and Substance Abuse treatment.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard has always been at the forefront of innovation in providing treatment services for individuals with substance use and mental health challenges. It is a willing partner to the City of Philadelphia in serving City residents. The Center's role in the health and wellness of the citizens of Philadelphia has been. It continues to be critical, particularly given its location and easy access to much-needed services in the surrounding communities.

We provide effective, evidence-based Behavioral Health services and partner with participants in their wellness journey. Our services include:

• Substance Use Disorder Services
• Inpatient Psychiatric Services
• Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

We deliver these services spiritually and culturally sensitive and responsive to community needs. Let us help you through your recovery journey.

We are seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to provide therapeutic services to patients dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will utilize their specialized skills in creative arts therapy to develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs. This role is integral to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that therapy sessions align with patients' developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, and recovery goals.

• Conduct timely assessments and document clinical impressions.
• Develop and implement individualized and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with patients and staff.
• Utilize therapeutic interventions that incorporate cultural and spiritual values.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and coordinate recreational activities.
• Collaborate in case conferences and contribute to treatment planning.
• Ensure patient safety throughout therapy sessions.
• Develop a resource bank for effective on-unit and off-unit therapeutic activities.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress.
• Document attendance and participation in therapy sessions.
• Prepare reports and summaries of professional activities as required.

• Adhere to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff development activities and training.
• Collaborate with support services as needed.
• Maintain membership and credentials in relevant professional organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field) – master’s degree preferred
• Membership or certification in a relevant professional organization preferred
• CPR certification desirable
• Strong understanding of creative arts therapy principles and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviors and foster a safe therapeutic environment

• Ability to stand, walk, and engage in physical activities for extended periods.
• Must be able to handle potential exposure to environmental hazards and contagious diseases.
• Requires working with patients who may be uncooperative or aggressive.
• Knowledge of hospital health, infection control, and safety policies is essential.

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