Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation, Music, Art, Dance, Drama) - Per Diem/On Call
Company: Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. Plans, implements, and
directs therapeutic recreational/creative programs and
interventions for patients. Develops specific adjunctive therapy
treatment goals and interventions to meet the needs of patients.
Serves as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team that
consults with other healthcare professionals in determining a total
treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual
observations and evaluations. Conducts therapy sessions using
recreational/creative methods such as sports, dance, music, art, or
relaxation techniques, designed to improve patients’ mental and
physical well-being. Observes, analyzes, and records patients’
participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions,
modifying treatment programs as needed. Encourages patients with
behavioral health and special needs to acquire new skills and get
involved in healthy leisure activities. Keeps current on advances
in research and therapeutic resources available to best help the
patients. Requirements Must have one of the following: Music
Therapist - 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-BC (Art Therapist Registered Board Certified)
credential Dance/Movement Therapist - Masters degree from ADTA
accredited program OR Masters degree with ADTA's Alternate Route;
R-DMT (Registered Dance/Movement Therapist) credential OR BC-DMT
(Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist) credential Drama
Therapist - Masters degree from NADTA accredited program OR Masters
degree with NADTA Alternative Training; Current RDT (Registered
Drama Therapist) credential Minimum one (1) year experience in
Adjunctive Therapy field working in behavioral healthcare Basic
knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences
in ability, personality, and interests Ability to maintain
professional boundaries Benefits 401K Retirement Plan
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