Expressive Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
The Expressive Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The Expressive Therapist demonstrates responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs. Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency. Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care. Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required. Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning. Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Masters degree preferred.
- Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: occupational or recreation preferred.
- Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
- Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
- Demonstrates responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs
- Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director
- Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency
- Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care
- Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required
- Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning
- Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria
Benefits
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
