Expressive Therapist - Per Diem

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine•Worcester, MA

4d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Expressive Therapist plans and implements activity services for an assigned program. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the therapist defines and implements treatment goals and provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. The role requires observing patients’ physical and mental conditions, using sound judgment, documenting changes in appearance, behavior, and progress toward treatment plan goals, and communicating changes to the Charge Nurse or Program Director. The therapist assesses psychosocial, leisure, and recreational skills and deficiencies; ensures interventions are timely, documented, and based on each patient’s plan of care; applies appropriate crisis intervention techniques when required; and assists patients in reaching their optimum level of independent functioning. Services must be documented according to established criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy, recreation therapy, humanities, social work, or a related therapeutic discipline.
Successful completion of CPR Certification.
Successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training before assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certification or licensure by a state and/or national governing body in a relevant area; occupational or recreation therapy is preferred.
One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
Observe patients’ physical and mental condition and needs, applying sound judgment.
Document changes in patients’ appearance, behavior, and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse or Program Director.
Assess psychosocial, leisure, and recreational skills and deficiencies.
Ensure interventions are timely, documented, and 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.