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Per diem position in the Day Program, a perinatal partial hospitalization program, located in Northern New Jersey and conducted in person. Conduct 2 to 4 yoga sessions per week for patients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including hybrid and chair yoga sessions. Design trauma-informed, yoga-based interventions focused on stress reduction and relaxation, create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, encourage communication, address mothering and parenting themes, and provide information on prenatal and postnatal health, relaxation techniques, childbirth preparation, pelvic floor health, and postpartum recovery. Use therapeutic language and restorative movement approaches related to sexual trauma or birth trauma, collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, maintain client records and progress notes, and stay informed about current research and best practices in perinatal yoga. Requires certification as a Yoga Instructor with specialized trauma-informed prenatal and postnatal yoga training. Experience teaching perinatal yoga and working in a mental health setting is preferred. Additional training in childbirth education, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, or doula support is advantageous. LCAT is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, creativity, teamwork, compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental attitude are required.