Rehab Therapist - Mental Health 266

Main Template•Olympia, WA

About The Position

Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, individually and in groups. The role coordinates and delivers therapeutic activities, supports clients in developing self-help skills, contributes to treatment planning, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. The therapist helps maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, observes and reports client behavior, and represents Telecare professionally in the community. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at management’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama, or Art Therapy, or Vocational Counseling.
License or registration commensurate with degree.
Six months of experience in a behavioral health setting.
Discipline certification or licensure may be required by program licensure or an accrediting body.
CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications must be held on the date of employment or obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
If driving is required, a valid driver license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Employment is contingent on acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama, or Art Therapy, or Vocational Counseling.

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitation therapy services to clients individually and in groups.
Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with clients, the public, and staff.
Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and model a hopeful, positive approach to problem-solving and coping with mental illness.
Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
Develop schedules of therapeutic activities with and for individual clients.
Coordinate and monitor daily activities, supervise clients on outings, and coordinate client fundraisers and special activities.
Drive the van on outings when assigned.
Provide clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns, and volunteers as directed.
Lead and co-lead therapeutic groups and participate in planning the Rehabilitation Program.
Participate in developing Individual Treatment Plans; review and implement client treatment plans.
Contribute observations, concerns, and questions as a team member, and participate in and facilitate multidisciplinary team and treatment-planning meetings.
Use Professional Assault Response Training principles to manage aggressive behavior.
Observe, record, and report clients’ social, activities-of-daily-living, and psychiatric behavior.
Complete psychosocial assessments, including assessment of clients’ educational and vocational needs.
Participate in inventory and ordering of equipment and supplies; maintain order and cleanliness in Rehabilitation Activity Rooms; and monitor equipment and supply upkeep and safety.
Promote and assist clients in developing self-help skills.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and support group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and implement improvements as needed; follow the safety program, protect clients from harmful behavior, and practice universal precautions.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments by expected deadlines and follow attendance policies.
Attend assigned in-service education classes, model excellent professional practice, and dress appropriately and professionally.