Experiential Therapist - Pool

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; Documents within designated program; Conducts experiential therapy as scheduled; Evaluates, plans and coordinates programming to meet patients'/residents' needs; Maintains experiential therapy environments for safety and supplies; Completes treatment plans and evaluations according to Rogers policy; Completes therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy; Demonstrates knowledge of intervention strategies and utilizes redirection to maintain patients'/residents' safety; Establishes therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups; Attends mandatory in-services and department/program staff meetings; Meets with manager of Experiential Therapy monthly; Conducts program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds following procedures; Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

BS/BA degree required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies; 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 30 days of date of hire, with annual re-certification; Formal training in management of aggressive patient required within 60 days of 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); At least one year of educational or work experience and licensure/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 pool and fixed FTE staff; Commitment to Pool I (minimum 4 shifts per month, 1 weekend) or Pool II (minimum 8 shifts per month, 3 weekends) schedule

Nice to have

Master's degree in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies; Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board

Benefits

$5,000.00 retention bonus for new employees; Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)