Rehabilitation Counselor (C), Expressive Therapist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Tewksbury, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced Expressive Therapist who will provide quality rehabilitation and recovery services with focus on Music Therapy within the Expressive Therapy Services in accordance with the Rehabilitation Department and DMH policy and procedures as well as The Joint Commission (TJC) at all times to ensure quality care. The selected candidate will provide person centered and trauma informed Recovery and Rehabilitation services to adults of the Northeast Area who have psychiatric and medical needs through the use of Expressive Therapy. The Expressive Therapist also promotes and supports a recovery and resiliency model of Rehabilitation by implementing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 10 fundamental components of recovery. The Rehabilitation Services department has a foundation built upon teamwork by co-leading groups, embracing flexibility, and participating in various committees. This position is 40 hours per week, 1st shift Monday 11:00AM - 7:30PM, Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

At least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in social work, social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation, including techniques of counseling for psychiatric rehabilitation.
Demonstrated experience with the principles and practices of expressive therapy including the types and content of a wide variety of expressive therapy techniques and modalities.
Familiarity with the types and symptoms of mental illness.
Basic knowledge of the methods of general report writing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Recovery and Resiliency Model, experience supervising students, ability to function independently, understanding of motivational interviewing techniques and a comprehensive knowledge base of the components of community integration.
Completion of degree requirements for Expressive Therapist; full licensure as an Expressive Therapist.
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
MT-BC (music therapist Board Certified)

Responsibilities

Assesses skill levels, strengths, interests, and potential challenges as well as providing interventions which facilitate success, while supporting individual choice.
Provides work adjustment training, social skills training and provides ongoing support to individuals served to increase successful rehabilitation outcomes.
Provides Expressive Therapy assessment and treatment.
Provides Music Therapy assessment and treatment.
Assists individuals served in developing and monitoring their individualized and person centered rehabilitation/recovery goals and schedules.
Participates in various committees, assigned meetings and trainings.
Facilitates groups, activities, and events, including community transition groups and trips.
Supervises staff and Expressive Therapy students as assigned.
Partners with the Fieldwork Supervisor and completes all related documentation.