Yoga Instructor-PRN | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas
About the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Yoga Instructor plans and supervises Yoga activities for clients. Works with clients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, and substance use disorder issues. Combining a variety of techniques to aid in a person’s personal recovery process by way of utilizing physical techniques (e.g., stretching and/or strengthening yoga postures) and mental training (e.g., breath work or somatic awareness exercises). Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic yoga program services for clients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs client assessments.
- Develops and implements yoga therapy treatment plan in concert with the interdisciplinary team.
- Sufficiently plans and prepares for activities in timely fashion.
- Prepares materials for facilitating sessions and/or groups.
- Facilitates group therapy within the specialized modalities necessary to meet client needs.
- Encourages and assists clients in participation in scheduled activities.
- Observes behavioral and emotional responses of clients and refers to Therapist as needed.
- Maintains all related equipment.
- Prepares documentation of client interactions and participation in the yoga group and the progress with treatment goals. .
- Accurately meets client care review criteria, selects client presetting issues, current behavior and goals.
- Participates in the ongoing implementation of the departments or services continuous quality improvement plan.
- Ensures that yoga activities are consistently planned, scheduled & carried out.
- Collaborates with other professionals in a team approach. Communicates as needed with program staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related health and fitness field preferred.
- One or more years’ experience providing yoga therapy with population of the facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a vocational training or certificate program in yoga instruction required.
- CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why The Ranch at Dove Tree?The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
