Allied Therapist

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Job Summary :

The Allied Therapist provides specialized therapeutic services, utilizing creative and expressive modalities such as art, dance/movement, or music therapy, to support the emotional and psychological well-being of clients. This role involves facilitating group sessions aimed at promoting personal growth, self-expression, and coping skills.

Job Summary :

The Allied Therapist provides specialized therapeutic services, utilizing creative and expressive modalities such as art, dance/movement, or music therapy, to support the emotional and psychological well-being of clients. This role involves facilitating group sessions aimed at promoting personal growth, self-expression, and coping skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group sessions using specific allied therapeutic techniques (e.g., art therapy, dance/movement therapy, music therapy) to address emotional and behavioral needs.
• Assess clients' strengths and challenges, document client progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports as required.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in allied therapies to continually enhance service delivery.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of practice as established by relevant professional organizations.

• Proficiency in the specific allied modality (e.g., art, dance/movement, music) with the ability to apply techniques effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting clients' mental health and well-being.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and agree to submit to a check of criminal background, the central registry, the child abuse registry, drug testing, and physical as applicable. Must be willing to submit to these requirements annually where applicable

• Master’s degree in art therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Music Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Certification or licensure in the specific therapeutic modality as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience of providing allied therapeutic services in clinical or community settings is preferred.

• Ability to engage in physical activities relevant to therapeutic modality (e.g., movement exercises, handling art materials, playing musical instruments).
• Capacity to observe and interpret clients' nonverbal cues and behaviors accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Part-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Mental Health Care

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