Experiential Therapist - Part time

Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. Knowledge and experience are applied in an educational role with interdisciplinary staff and community resources. Documents within designated program. Is knowledgeable, skillful and have abilities in a wide variety of experiential media. The Experiential Therapist I will have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas; Applies knowledge and experience in an educational role with interdisciplinary staff and community resources; Documents within designated program; Conducts self in a professional manner and promotes positive, team-oriented approach; Participates in the Rogers Improvement System; Conducts experiential therapy as scheduled; Evaluates, plans and coordinates programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs; Completes treatment plans and therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy; Monitors patient/resident behavior and safely intervenes using de-escalation techniques; Attends mandatory in-services and completes required orientation competencies; Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BS/BA degree required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies; Working knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups and application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting; Knowledge, skill and abilities in a wide variety of experiential media; 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 required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification; Formal training in management of the aggressive patient 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; At least one (1) year of educational or work experience and licensure or certification for Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40; Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements for applicable Experiential Therapy staff.

Nice to have

Master’s degree in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies preferred; Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred; Art Therapist Registered; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Spec; Dance Therapist; Music Therapist

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)