Dance Movement Therapist

Job Description:

The Dance Movement Therapist provides a clinical and evidence-based use of dance to meet individualized healthcare goals of patients through individual, group, or environmental intervention.

• Develops and provides appropriate dance movement interventions for patients.

• Manages resources, including time, staff, and budget.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the appropriate scope of Dance Movement Therapy within a clinical setting.

• Promotes communication with medical team, nursing, and other family support service departments.

• Actively develops community partnerships to promote Dance Movement Therapy.

• Develops and refines the Dance Movement Therapy program including research to identify best practice for achieving desired clinical outcomes.

• Documents Dance Movement Therapy interventions in patient charts in a timely and thorough manner including initial assessments and progress notes.

• Presents educational in-services about Dance Movement Therapy within the facility and in the community.

• Maintains accurate Dance Movement Therapy session statistics in quality assurance efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Dance Movement Therapy from a program approved by the ADTA, or Master's Degree in related field with alternate route approved by the ADTA. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT).

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist (BC-DMT).

• One year of experience in a clinical setting.
  and

• Training in Yoga Therapy.

Physical Requirements:

No Additional Description Available

Anticipated job posting close date:

04/13/2024

Location:

Primary Childrens at Lehi, Primary Childrens at Wasatch Canyons, Primary Childrens Hospital