Expressive Therapist | Behavioral Health | PRN

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expressive Therapist provides programs and services to patients to maximize social, physical, and cognitive functioning. Expressive therapy may include art, music, recreational and reminiscence therapies, as well as social events and activities on the unit. The therapist develops individualized and group plans, provides instruction and activities, maintains therapeutic relationships and timely records, assesses cognitive abilities, and creates an environment where patients can explore and express their thoughts, emotions, and creativity. The role works with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized treatment plans, helps maintain a safe and secure environment, and assists with patient care as needed. The position requires the ability to perform its essential functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made when they do not cause undue hardship. The employee is expected to apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; follow CARE standards; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with team members; and comply with applicable safety requirements and regulations.

Requirements

4–6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to work the hours specified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Specialization in the area of support.

Responsibilities

Create and develop individualized and group expressive therapy plans for each patient.
Provide individualized instruction as needed and implement group activities.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, when applicable.
Maintain accurate and concise records by documenting pertinent data in a timely manner.
Assess each patient’s cognitive abilities and provide specialized programming as needed to maintain the same level of service for all patients.
Create a positive expressive environment where patients feel comfortable exploring and expressing their thoughts, emotions, and creativity.
Work with the interdisciplinary care team, physicians, psychologists, and other professionals to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
Assist with patient care as needed.
Maintain confidentiality, coordinate workflow with team members, and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.