Temple University Health System·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provides behavioral health therapy and services for inpatients, including assessments and discharge summaries. Designs and implements individual treatment goals and conducts both individual and group therapy sessions.
Provides Behavioral Health Therapy/Services for inpatients, assessments, progress notes and discharge summaries. As an active member of the Treatment Team, designs and implements individual treatment goals and interventions. Conducts individual and group therapy using a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavior therapy.
Experience 1 year experience in organizing and conducting therapeutic activities with an adult inpatient psychiatric population or a combination of education and experience totaling Required 1 year direct patient contact with Bachelors Degree in Recreation, Art, Dance/Movement, Music Therapy or related therapy field Required or 5 years experience working in Behavioral Health with Bachelors Degree in any other field Required General Experience in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavior therapy Preferred
Licenses Cert Ther. Recr. Specialist Preferred or Registered Art Therapist Preferred
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in therapeutic activities with adult inpatient psychiatric populations. Certification as a Recreation Specialist or Registered Art Therapist is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
