What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOGA INSTRUCTOR position at UHS?
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/
Position Summary:
As a member of the Recreation Therapy team, the Part-time Yoga Instructor will lead group yoga classes for assigned patient groups - Children (ages 4-12), Adolescents (age 13-17) and Adults (ages 18 ). The Instructor will design curriculum and lead groups through various levels and types of yoga practice to enhance the spiritual wellness of assigned patient groups. The schedule will be every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Qualifications
Education: Yoga Therapy or Hatha Yoga Instruction Certification or Training through an accredited yoga training program.
Experience: 1 year yoga teaching experience required. Experience working in healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification: CPI certification obtained during hospital orientation.
Additional Requirements: Completion of hospital orientation requirements. Maintains compliance with all Hospital policies and requirements.
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com
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