Experiential Therapist

Company: Rogers Behavioral Health
Location: Colgate
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines.
• Display leadership and positive role-modeling.
• Display professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. Attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm manner with a focus on solution.
• Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
• Comply with Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures - Infection Control, Safety and Employee Health, Human Resources and Experiential Therapy.
• Participates in training new employees as directed by the leader.Participate in the Rogers Improvement System (OS).
  • Develop an understanding of the ROS process.
  • Apply the ROS model to department functions.
  • Identify ROS concerns throughout the system.Programming.
    • Conduct experiential therapy, as scheduled.
    • Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients'/residents' needs.
    • Maintain Experiential Therapy environments for safety and supplies.
    • Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions.
    • Have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential therapies.Documentation/Treatment.
      • Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy.
      • Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy.Patient/resident knowledge.
        • Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patients'/residents' safety.
        • Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.
        • Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.
        • Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of each patient/resident group. Know the common diagnostic categories and their relationship to patients'/residents' behavior within the setting. Demonstrate knowledge of treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.) and application within a therapy setting.Staff requirements.
          • Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
          • Complete all required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and Rogers.
          • Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
          • Meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy monthly regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation and problem reporting.
          • Conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds, following procedures for using Rogers owned vehicles, for designated patient populations.
          • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Additional Job Description:Education/Training Requirements:
            • BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required. A Master's degree in these areas is preferred.
            • Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred.
            • Valid driver license in the state of employment (Residential and PHP/IOP assignments).
            • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
            • Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.
            • Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position).
            • Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS -40 are required to have at least one (1) year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders.
            • Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements.Art Credential - Cert, Art Therapist Registered - Cert, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Spec - Cert, Dance Therapist - Cert, Music Therapist - Cert

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