Rehab Therapist - Mental Health 266

Telecare Corporation•Olympia, WA

6d•$28 - $42

About The Position

Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, individually and in groups. The role coordinates rehabilitation treatment and therapeutic activities, supports clients’ treatment planning and self-help skills, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. The therapist also helps ensure safe, effective care and maintains professional, cooperative relationships with clients, staff, families, and community partners. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or 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 accrediting body requirements.
CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications are required by the date of employment or within 60 days of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion and acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD test for tuberculosis, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
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.
Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

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 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.
Coordinate and provide rehabilitation treatment services for assigned clients.
Develop schedules of therapeutic activities with and for individual clients.
Coordinate and monitor daily activities.
Coordinate and supervise client outings and drive the van on outings when assigned.
Coordinate client fundraisers and special activities.
Provide clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns, and volunteers as directed.
Lead and co-lead therapeutic groups.
Participate in rehabilitation program planning and in developing Individual Treatment Plans.
Contribute as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Review and implement client treatment plans and participate in and facilitate multidisciplinary team and treatment-planning meetings.
Apply Professional Assault Response Training (PART) 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, respond to coworkers with concern, and promote group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and seek and implement improvements as needed.
Follow the safety program, protect clients from behavior that could harm themselves or others, and practice universal precautions.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments and meet expected deadlines.
Follow attendance policies, attend assigned in-service education classes, model excellent professional practice, and dress appropriately and professionally.