Rehab Therapist - Mental Health 169

Telecare Corporation • San Leandro, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location)
• Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health setting
• Discipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
• Ability to observe, assess, record and report social, ADL, and psychiatric behavior of members served

Nice To Haves

• MA/MS in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned members served, including leading and co leading therapeutic groups, developing therapeutic activities and writing group descriptions, and scheduling therapeutic activities in collaboration with members served when possible
• Coordinates outings for members served and supervises them on outings; may require driving van on outings
• Coordinates special events
• Facilitates community meetings and groups
• Provides clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns, and volunteers, as directed
• Participates in the planning of the Rehabilitation Program
• Participates in the development of Recovery Plans
• Completes assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), annual comprehensive assessments, and assessments that accompany changes of condition
• Documents observations and assessments, as required
• If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
• If employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Benefits

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.
• Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.
• Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What This Job Offers

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