Allied Therapist

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Georgetown, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health for mentally, physically, and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility, and participating in performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in applicable allied therapy program (such as dance, art, music etc.).
Applicable license and/or certification as an Allied Therapist in the state of employment within 6 months of hire. May accept certification as a yoga instructor.
CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in applicable allied therapy program.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
One (1) year of experience as an Allied Therapist in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Delivers artistic therapy services and supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statement of the facility.
Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive artistic therapy program in collaboration with the Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS) and the Director of Clinical Services.
Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders, and physical disabilities and those related to music/art therapy services.
Able to direct and coordinate artistic activities programs for entire population served at the hospital.
Demonstrates ability to ensure artistic therapy activities meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patients/clients of the facility.
Makes recommendations to the CTRS for new artistic therapy methods and techniques; provides in-services to staff.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient/client pain that may interfere with the optimal level of functioning or participation in rehabilitation.
Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Demonstrates ability to implement all necessary safety precautions are taken to provide a safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
Documents unusual events.
Demonstrates ability to engage the patient/client in purposeful activity using therapeutic methods and goals, which are considered standard practice for artistic therapies that are identified in the treatment plan.
Demonstrates ability to treat patients/clients and families with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
Demonstrates and supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Evaluates, selects and recommends new therapy supplies and equipment.
Ensures preventive maintenance programs are in place.
Recommends repairs and/or replacements.
Stays current in field through continuing education, seminars/conferences/workshops, professional societies, and journals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members.
Follows all safety rules while on the job.
Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
Corrects minor safety hazards.
Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required.
Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior.
Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital.
Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership.
Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand.
Desire to go above and above for others.
Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences.