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Responsibilities Quail Run Hospital is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run. We are offering an $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS for this position! The Director of Music, Art & Recreation Therapies (M.A.R.T.) provides the leadership and strategic planning of the M.A.R.T. services offered at the facility, ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility’s performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all M.A.R.T. services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment within the delivery of M.A.R.T services, and development and implementation of M.A.R.T. clinical programs Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, or related therapeutic discipline; Master’s Degree preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, with a minimum of One (1) year supervisory experience and management experience preferred. Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy. Additional Requirements: CPR Certification and completion of Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of TJC, CMS regulations as they pertain to provision of M.A.R.T. departmental services. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities. Must have or be able to obtain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Card within 30 days of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge in one or more program disciplines (i.e. art, occupational, recreation, and/or music therapy). Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques. Knowledge of assaultive behavior management techniques. Thorough knowledge and training in CPR. Knowledge of all code procedures. Knowledge of adult program rules and protocols. Excellent leadership skills. Effective Human Relations skills. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to work as a team player. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication. Ability to problem solve, utilizing good judgment. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to meet corporate deadlines. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. 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