Expressive Therapist, (Art/Music Therapy) Part-Time Days

Adventist Health • Shawnee, KS

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About The Position

The Expressive Therapist (ET) functions as a member of the ET Team and will be registered/certified in art, occupational, recreational or music therapy. These services include planning and implementation of therapy activities such as group and or individual interactions. The expressive therapist provides an initial assessment of each patient and provides progress updates to treatment team members.

Requirements

• Bachelors and 1+ years experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Therapeutic Rec Specialist Certification
• Formal De-escalation Training – must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Conducts group therapy, emphasizing the use of expressive therapy modalities in addressing issues and in conjunction with the Treatment Plan
• Assesses needs of patients who are eligible for group treatment according to each patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional status
• Provides Expressive Therapy Assessment for each new patient
• Documents on each patient at the conclusion of each group and/or individual session
• Assists patients in determining immediate needs and goals
• Motivates patients to participate in Expressive Therapy and other unit activities
• Demonstrates ability to assess presenting problem, formulate therapeutic impressions and synthesize information into ET Assessment, according to Behavioral Health policy, JCAHO standards, and CMS standards
• Documents in the treatment plan objectives and interventions; implement treatment plan; and reevaluate and document progress
• Functions as an integral and flexible part of the therapeutic team by assisting in crisis intervention, individual counseling, acute care observation, and making observational rounds
• Identifies and supervises use of materials which may be a danger to those at risk for self-harm
• Complies with unit specific confidentiality guidelines; including use of confidentiality code numbers
• Understands and practices the ethical standards of specific disciplines
• Demonstrates continued interest in educating self about progress in field through attendance and possibly even presentation at various seminars, as well as reading professional literature
• Collaborates with Expressive Therapy Team Lead on items to purchase for enhancement of ET program
• Manages supplies within ET budget
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrate Whole Care Service Standards with fellow employees, physicians, and patients on a continual basis
• Provides and fosters high quality service through positive interpersonal relations
• Provides outstanding customer service during all interactions, placing intent upon the customer and going beyond his/her expectations
• Opt-In participation in Emergency Notification System as applicable to facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees