Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On Call

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

2 months ago

United StatesPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On Call in United States. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting adjunctive therapy programs. The Adjunctive Therapist instructs or supervises patients in recreational and creative interventions as part of a therapeutic behavioral healthcare treatment program.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from AMTA accredited program; MT

BC (Music Therapist Board Certified) credential; LPMT (Licensed Practicing Music Therapist) state licensure within 6 months of hire Recreation Therapist

Bachelors degree from NCTRC accredited program; CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential Art Therapist

Masters degree from an AATA accredited program; ATR

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On Call.

Key Skills

Adjunctive TherapyRecreational TherapyCreative InterventionsTherapeutic ProgramsBehavioral HealthcarePatient SupervisionTherapy SessionsSkill AcquisitionTeam CollaborationPatient ObservationTreatment GoalsRelaxation TechniquesMusic TherapyArt TherapyDance TherapyDrama Therapy

Key Responsibilities

The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning and conducting therapy programs that utilize recreational and creative methods. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals and observe patient progress.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On Call position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Adjunctive Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Creative Interventions, Therapeutic Programs, Behavioral Healthcare, Patient Supervision, Therapy Sessions, Skill Acquisition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning and conducting therapy programs that utilize recreational and creative methods. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals and observe patient progress.

Benefits package: 401K Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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