Drama Therapist Or Dance Movement Therapist

 

Description:

  • Provide group drama therapy or dance movement therapy services to adolescents (and soon also adults) in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.
  • Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed in regard to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.
  • All groups must involve drama or dance therapy activities/directives.
  • Write all group curriculum and submit to clinical supervisor each week before
  • groups begin for that week.
  • Complete clinical group progress notes for each group on-site using hospital HER.
  • Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.
  • Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.
  • Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills
  • Value, support and respect the rights of others
  • Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks
  • Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to
  • work due to health or other reasons
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and
  • other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.
  • Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.
  • Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return
  • phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor.

• Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) or American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

 

Organizational Responsibilities

• Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search and

drug screening, if required

• Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated

on the orientation checklist

  • Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements
  • Meet at least monthly with clinical supervisor and clinical team for consultation. (or weekly with modality specific supervisor if still in provisional standing).
  • Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies
  • Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards
  • Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned
  • Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed
  • Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor
  • Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor
  • Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor
  • Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the
  • organization.
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Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Drama Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy
  • Have current RDT or P-RDT (Drama Tx) or DMT or BC-DMT (Dance Movement Tx) (or eligibility for registration)
  • Preferred: 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing drama or dance
  • movement therapy services
  • Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service
  • Good standing with the NADTA or ADTA and malpractice insurance entities.
  • Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role
  • Be able to work independently after basic training
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Have access to computer and wifi for word processing, email, and Zoom

meetings.

  • Confidence, experience and passion for working with adolescents and adults.
  • Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
  • Confidence, experience, and passion for using drama therapy or dance therapy
  • interventions.
  • Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
  • Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived
  • experienced that informs clinical work.

Organization East Bay Art Therapy
Industry Medical / Healthcare Jobs
Occupational Category Drama Therapist or Dance Movement Therapist
Job Location San Mateo,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 1 Year
Posted at 2024-07-07 5:50 pm
Expires on 2025-01-22