Expressive Therapist - Per Diem
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST - PER DIEM!
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Expressive Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
- The Expressive Therapist demonstrates responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
- Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director.
- Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
- Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
- Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required.
- Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
- Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Masters degree preferred.
- Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in of the following areas: occupational or recreation preferred.
- Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
What sets us apart?
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine.
Compensation:
This is a per diem role and the expected compensation for this role is $35.00/hourly We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Expressive Therapist - Per Diem!