MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (ADJUNCTIVE) N/E
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist (Adjunctive) provides therapeutic services, including adjunctive therapy modalities and group therapy to all levels of care. These can include music, horticulture, recreation therapies as well as educational groups such as stress management. Therapist also serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Mental health therapist (adjunctive) Organizes, implements and supervises groups and activities utilizing a variety of therapy skills suited for psychiatric patients. Works as a member of the treatment team towards the implementation and completion of the patient's treatment plan. Documents interactions with patients in the medical record including completion of the Therapeutic Recreation Assessment, progress notes and treatment plans. Works cooperatively with other members of the Clinical Programs Department and treatment team, provides coverage and arranges coverage when needed. Participates in departmental and system wide in-service educational opportunities and completes the required yearly system education requirement. Independently participates in continuing education to maintain the appropriate professional credential.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience: none
- Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist eligible, Registered Art Therapist eligible, Or Board-Certified Music Therapist
- Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic interventions suited for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric patients.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status.
Responsibilities
- provides therapeutic services, including adjunctive therapy modalities and group therapy to all levels of care
- Organizes, implements and supervises groups and activities utilizing a variety of therapy skills suited for psychiatric patients.
- Works as a member of the treatment team towards the implementation and completion of the patient's treatment plan.
- Documents interactions with patients in the medical record including completion of the Therapeutic Recreation Assessment, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Works cooperatively with other members of the Clinical Programs Department and treatment team, provides coverage and arranges coverage when needed.
- Participates in departmental and system wide in-service educational opportunities and completes the required yearly system education requirement.
- Independently participates in continuing education to maintain the appropriate professional credential.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
