Job Summary
The Yoga Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing Yoga services, which involves supporting patients in their mental health journey. The Yoga Instructor strives to provide a therapeutic environment through empathetic and continuous patient care, observation, and interaction. The Yoga Instructor is responsible for providing trauma-informed yoga for patients of all ability levels, teaching patients mindfulness practices for self-regulation, and educating patients on appropriate breathing techniques to reduce emotional distress.
Essential Duties:
· Conduct and lead small and large group yoga classes, tailoring instruction to different levels of experience and physical abilities.
· Create and maintain a safe and supportive environment for participants.
· Develop and implement yoga programs that align with the overall treatment plans for our clients.
· Maintain accurate records of client participation and progress.
Job Requirements
Education and/or Licensure – Education in the art of yoga required
Experience – Minimum of two (2) years of yoga instruction experience required.Healthcare and inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Additional Requirements – Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification and Management of Assaultive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
· Extensive knowledge of yoga principles, techniques, and modifications.
· Familiarity with behavioral healthcare and relevant industry trends.
· Current and valid yoga certification from a recognized organization, with the required number of instructed hours. Maintained licensure/certification in good standing in Texas.
· Accountable, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
· Ability to pass an annual background check.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
· Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
· Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
· Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
· Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
· Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
· Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
· While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.
