PSR Therapist Supervisor

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

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About The Position

The PSR Therapist Supervisor will provide interventions that, in conjunction
with other psychosocial disciplines, ensure that patients are provided with a
rich and diverse offering of therapeutic experiences and, under the direction of
the Therapy Manager I, ensure that these activities are coordinated with other
elements of treatment. Therapists within the PSR department design expressive
therapy interventions at the Center, in both group and individual formats, to
promote development of affect regulation, self-esteem, social skills, trust,
distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and other skill development that
support goals and objectives identified in individual treatment plans. The PSR
Therapist Supervisor will also conduct assessments, complete treatment plans,
provide treatment team coordination duties as assigned and support milieu
activities. This position will be responsible for directly supervising assigned
staff in the Rehab Department.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development as well as psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge of positive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and document active treatment interventions for patients using multi-modal techniques and to adapt activities and interventions to varying patient needs.
• Ability to evaluate & report children’s progress to other clinical team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and direct care staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, music therapy, dance and movement therapy, drama therapy, or art therapy.
• CTRS, MT-BC, R-DMT, RDT or ATR preferred but certification or licensure required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran
• Bilingual skills considered

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions that, in conjunction with other psychosocial disciplines, ensure that patients are provided with a rich and diverse offering of therapeutic experiences
• Under the direction of the Therapy Manager I, ensure that these activities are coordinated with other elements of treatment
• Design expressive therapy interventions at the Center, in both group and individual formats, to promote development of affect regulation, self-esteem, social skills, trust, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and other skill development that support goals and objectives identified in individual treatment plans
• Conduct assessments
• Complete treatment plans
• Provide treatment team coordination duties as assigned
• Support milieu activities
• Responsible for directly supervising assigned staff in the Rehab Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager