Yoga Instructor

3 weeks ago

Towson, United States Sheppard Pratt Full time
The Adolescent Service Line consists of the Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit, the Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Unit, and the Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit.

As a Yoga Instructor you will:
  • Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services from the perspective of Yoga and Eastern Meditative techniques to individual patients. Provide/lead group Yoga-based therapy as assigned.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, treatment team and program staff.
  • Develop and use Yoga, movement, and meditation practices that address the needs of specialized psychiatric patient populations.
  • Communicate and complete clinical documentation according to program standards.
  • Completes and maintains written documentation of initial patient assessment and ongoing progress through discharge in compliance with program standards for quality and timeliness.
  • Keeps treatment team apprised of family matters and other client information that impact treatment. Reports pertinent patient observations to treatment team.
  • May participate in comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning conferences for each patient.
Requires:
  • Current knowledge of Yoga theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through certification as a Yoga Teacher
  • At least 2 years of therapeutic experience and practice
  • Must demonstrate maintenance of professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions
  • Must possess strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
  • May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate programming.