Therapy Assistant Activity Therapy Per Diem

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

7d

About The Position

As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals and designs an individualized treatment program consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals. The following are general characteristics of this job classification. The Therapy Assistant must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization. Our Therapy Assistants are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

• A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain entry-level abilities in planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of degree in area of expertise with successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital.
• On the job training or formal education in the application of therapy/counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric/medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassesses treatment plan according to patient care needs.
• Requires supervision from a certified/licensed Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Plans and participates in Milieu Programming: teaching, skill building, and therapy groups.
• Establishes therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, functioning as a team member.
• Participates in Rounds/Treatment planning meetings as necessary.
• Responsible to monitor for and report to the Manager and Unit Leaders any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
• Responsible to document and report all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
• Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Collaborates in follow up with disciplinary action.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees