Experiential Therapist

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

Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care; Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines; Display leadership and positive role-modeling; Identify concerns and provide input for resolution; Comply with Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures; Participate in the Rogers Improvement System; Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines; Conduct experiential therapy as scheduled; Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs; Maintain Experiential Therapy environments for safety and supplies; Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy; Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy; Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures; Establish therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups; Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning and treatment procedures/models; Attend all mandatory in-services and staff meetings; Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy monthly; Conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds using Rogers owned vehicles; Perform other duties as assigned

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 hire; Formal training in management of aggressive patient required within 60 days of hire; Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital with yearly renewal (where applicable); Employees at Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 required to have at least 1 year of educational or work experience and licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders; Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements for Experiential Therapy pool and fixed FTE staff dedicated to residential cost center

Nice to have

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

Benefits

$1,000.00 new employee retention bonus; 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)