Rehabilitation Counselor (C), Expressive Therapist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Tewksbury, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking an experienced Expressive Therapist to provide quality rehabilitation and recovery services, with a focus on Music Therapy, within the Expressive Therapy Services. The role adheres to the Rehabilitation Department and DMH policy and procedures, as well as The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. The selected candidate will offer person-centered and trauma-informed Recovery and Rehabilitation services to adults in the Northeast Area who have psychiatric and medical needs, utilizing Expressive Therapy. The therapist will promote and support a recovery and resiliency model by implementing SAMHSA’s 10 fundamental components of recovery. The Rehabilitation Services department emphasizes teamwork through co-leading groups, flexibility, and committee participation.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Completion of degree requirements for Expressive Therapist; full licensure as an Expressive Therapist

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Recovery and Resiliency Model.
• Experience supervising students.
• Ability to function independently.
• Understanding of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge base of the components of community integration.
• Bilingual or multilingual fluency.
• MT-BC (music therapist Board Certified).

Responsibilities

• Assesses skill levels, strengths, interests, and potential challenges, providing interventions that facilitate success while supporting individual choice.
• Provides work adjustment training and social skills training, offering 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

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