Activities Therapist - Pediatric Psychiatry

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

49d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. Cleveland Clinic Children's Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers a comprehensive spectrum of mental health services for children from infancy through adolescence. Our pediatric psychiatric services are designed to meet the needs of children, adolescents and their families in times of adjustment or crisis. As an Activities Therapist, you will help improve outcomes for pediatric patients through comprehensive therapeutic interventions. In this role, you will provide patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans and goals and facilitate both one-on-one and group sessions to support each patient in achieving their treatment objectives. Your ability to connect with your patients on a deep level can facilitate surprising results and make a lasting, meaningful difference in their and their families' lives. This role is essential to Cleveland Clinic's mission to provide the best healthcare experience possible, while offering comprehensive benefits that support you and invest in your future. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working a day/evening rotation varying between 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Expressive Therapy
Master's Degree for Art Therapy candidates
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and WELLE De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P)
Experience providing therapeutic services in the Behavioral Health setting (Consideration will be made for time spent in practicum or internship)
Six months of group work and program planning/development experience
Comfortable working with children

Responsibilities

Provide Therapeutic Programming assessments, written treatment plans, programming and ongoing notes in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives for each patient.
Design, research and implement therapeutic interventions to address designated patient needs.
Assess and document patient's attendance and evaluate participation in therapeutic interventions.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate appropriately within the interdisciplinary team throughout treatment regarding patient progress.
Demonstrate effective group leadership skills in the treatment of patients and adapt groups (task, environment, time, location) to meet changing patient or staff needs.
Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
Adhere to general expectations for all employees to ensure the program functions effectively to meet the treatment needs of patients.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, staff and the hospital by respecting patients' rights and dignity.
Act as a change agent in introducing new clinical information to the hospital.
Practice within the appropriate scope of practice and engage in clinical supervision if required (ATR-P).