# Adjunctive/Recreation/Art/Music/ Dance/Movement & Drama Therapist (FT/PT)

> Aurora San Diego · San Diego, United States · — · Posted 2026-05-09

**Salary:** USD 56,160–72,800

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Adjunctive Therapy

## Description

To provide quality group and individual treatment to psychiatric patients. To serve as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of high-quality treatment to psychiatric patients.

\*Pay Range: $27/hr. to $35/hr.  

**Essential functions:**

-   _Conducting Adjunctive Therapy assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment by interviewing the patient._
-   _Providing individual and group treatment using various treatment modalities from their discipline and training background._
-   _Attending treatment team meeting to provide adjunctive therapy (expressive, recreational and life skills) perspective._
-   _Reporting to community/state agencies any patient issues required_
-   _Demonstrating conduct in keeping with Aurora ethical standards_
-   _Complying with facility safety, infection control and security program._
-   _Participating in activities internal and external customer service standards_
-   _Other related duties as assigned._

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. recreation therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy or related equivalent discipline)
-   Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. art therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy)
-   Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degrees in relevant fields
-   Certification preferred
-   Mental health experience preferred
-   Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principals of abnormal psychology
-   BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

**Preferred Education and Experience:**

-   Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degrees in relevant fields
-   Certification preferred
-   Mental health experience preferred
-   Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principals of abnormal psychology

## Benefits

-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Health Insurance
-   Vision Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   Pet Insurance
-   Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
-   Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
-   PTO Plan
-   Holiday Premium Pay
-   PTO Cash Out option
-   Sick Pay
-   Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   ID Theft Protection

-   Employee Appreciation Events

-   Employee Discount Opportunities

## Apply

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