Job Description

-Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled

Dance Movement Therapist

to join our team in

Mississauga Ontario,

specializing in working with older adults in a long term care facility. The ideal candidate will utilize dance and movement as a therapeutic tool to enhance the physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of our elderly clients.

Schedule: 2-4 hours a month?

Duties:

Conduct group therapy sessions using dance and movement therapy techniques tailored to the needs of older adults. Facilitate interventions that promote self-expression, relaxation, and social interaction. Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and treatment interventions. Stay current with advancements in dance therapy research and techniques.

Skills:

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Certification or licensure as a Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT).

Experience working with older adults in a therapeutic setting. Ability to thoughtfully adapt movement interventions to accommodate a wide range of physical abilities and cognitive functioning levels. Proficiency in adapting movement interventions? to ensure accessibility, safety, and engagement for all participants. Creative out-of-the-box thinker with a passion for delivering meaningful sensory stimulation, including for individuals with complex needs or advanced cognitive or physical challenges. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Empathy and patience in working with older adults facing physical or cognitive challenges. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of ethical guidelines and professional standards in dance movement therapy.

Qualifications:

Must be a registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) or licensed Dance Therapist recognized by the Dance Movement Association in Canada (DMTAC).

Registered Psychotherapist (RP), registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) (an asset).
If you are a compassionate Therapist looking to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals seeking therapy services, we encourage you to apply.

info@creativeartstherapies.ca

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $65.00-$75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

long term care/ elderly: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

DMT (required) (RP) REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPY (preferred)
Work Location: In person