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
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline
- Successful completion of CPR Certification
- Successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree preferred
- Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in occupational or recreation therapy preferred
- One (1) year of related experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
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
- Observing and documenting changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals
- Communicating changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director
- Providing assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency
- Ensuring timely documentation of interventions and ensuring interventions are based on the patient's plan of care
- Applying appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required
- Assisting patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning
- Documenting 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
