Pediatrics Complementary Therapy

Integritus Healthcare • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

Full time position in pediatric palliative care working in complementary therapy. Collaborates with the PPC/HCIB Interdisciplinary team, identified patient and family to develop the plan of care that reflects customized therapeutic and psychotherapy goals. Serves as a consultant on the PPC and HCIB Interdisciplinary teams regarding therapy and Psychotherapy techniques. Provides psychoeducation regarding age-appropriate needs and responses Assists the PPC Program Coordinator and Bereavement Coordinator in development, implementation and coordination of pediatric bereavement as it relates to therapy practices. Participate in PPC/HCIB Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT). Provide direct service to hospice or pediatric palliative care patient/families in homes and places they deem home. Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs. Consult with referring team to assess needs and prioritize referrals. Maintain and complete required charting, records, and reports. Participate in team meetings as requested. Continual program development and evaluation of therapeutic services Assist with orientation of new employees and volunteers and continue to educate staff and therapy volunteers. Assess therapeutic equipment including inventory, maintenance and use of equipment. Assist with memorial service upon request. Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require evenings and weekends. Participate in agency committees and functions as requested and appropriate. Develops and maintains clinical records for all referred patients, documenting patient reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to care plan goals. Completes documentation after each Point of Service, in a timely manner that meets the quality of care, accuracy, and communication standards of the agency. Assists patient/family in identifying concerns, preparing for difficult events/decisions, and seeks resources as necessary to advocate for patient/family needs. Coordinates care with patient/family and community providers. Assists in the development of program events that promote inclusivity, connection, and joyfulness. Anticipates, initiates, and responds collaboratively to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for patient/family. Recognizes, addresses, and utilizes art therapy to facilitate self-expression, connection, relaxation, mastery and coping. Provides diverse art materials appropriate for individual needs, objectives, and preferred forms of artistic expression. Ensures art materials are high-quality, age-appropriate, and adequately stocked. Participates in professional development to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of art therapy as well as palliative and end of life care. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the PPC/HCIB Interdisciplinary team, identified patient and family to develop the plan of care that reflects customized therapeutic and psychotherapy goals.
• Serves as a consultant on the PPC and HCIB Interdisciplinary teams regarding therapy and Psychotherapy techniques.
• Provides psychoeducation regarding age-appropriate needs and responses
• Assists the PPC Program Coordinator and Bereavement Coordinator in development, implementation and coordination of pediatric bereavement as it relates to therapy practices.
• Participate in PPC/HCIB Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT).
• Provide direct service to hospice or pediatric palliative care patient/families in homes and places they deem home.
• Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs.
• Consult with referring team to assess needs and prioritize referrals.
• Maintain and complete required charting, records, and reports.
• Participate in team meetings as requested.
• Continual program development and evaluation of therapeutic services
• Assist with orientation of new employees and volunteers and continue to educate staff and therapy volunteers.
• Assess therapeutic equipment including inventory, maintenance and use of equipment.
• Assist with memorial service upon request.
• Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require evenings and weekends.
• Participate in agency committees and functions as requested and appropriate.
• Develops and maintains clinical records for all referred patients, documenting patient reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to care plan goals.
• Completes documentation after each Point of Service, in a timely manner that meets the quality of care, accuracy, and communication standards of the agency.
• Assists patient/family in identifying concerns, preparing for difficult events/decisions, and seeks resources as necessary to advocate for patient/family needs.
• Coordinates care with patient/family and community providers.
• Assists in the development of program events that promote inclusivity, connection, and joyfulness.
• Anticipates, initiates, and responds collaboratively to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for patient/family.
• Recognizes, addresses, and utilizes art therapy to facilitate self-expression, connection, relaxation, mastery and coping.
• Provides diverse art materials appropriate for individual needs, objectives, and preferred forms of artistic expression.
• Ensures art materials are high-quality, age-appropriate, and adequately stocked.
• Participates in professional development to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of art therapy as well as palliative and end of life care.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed