Experiential​/Recreational Therapist- MUSC Leatherman ; Florence, SC

Experiential/Recreational Therapist – MUSC Leatherman FT (Florence, SC)

MUSC Leatherman is looking for an Experiential/Recreational Therapist to join the team! This role offers state health benefits, retirement, and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at  or shawsh for more information.

• Entity:
  Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub-Type:
  Regular
• Cost Center: CC005627 LBH - Experiential Therapist
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• Pay Grade:
  Health-23
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Work Shift:
  
  Not specified

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services. The role involves the provision of comprehensive quality therapy services (recreational, art, or music) for psychiatric inpatients, including group therapy sessions, initial assessments, daily documentation, and integrated therapeutic interventions. The therapist collaborates with volunteers, interns, students, physicians, nurses, and other treatment team members, and provides training, orientation, and education to occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry.

• State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan
• Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
• Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family
• Onsite Pharmacy
• Education Assistance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Art, Music or Recreation Therapy, Psychology or related field. Certification in activity therapy with appropriate experience may be accepted.
• Licenses/Certificates:
  Certification in Basic Life Support required. Certification by the Board of Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art therapist registration (ATR) by the American Art Therapy Association, or Credentialed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred. Certification in de‑escalation training within the orientation period is required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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