Experiential Therapist
Rogers Behavioral Health
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Oconomowoc • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas
- 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
- Participate 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
- Demonstrate an understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines
- Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Experiential Therapy department
- Attend informational meetings to increase awareness of regulations
- 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
- Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy
- Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
experiential therapy programmingtreatment planningtherapeutic documentationintervention strategiesde-escalation techniquespsychosocial functioningbehavioral treatment proceduresrecovery treatment modelsflexibility with work assignmentsprogram evaluation
Soft Skills
professionalismleadershipteam-oriented approachcollaborationcourteous demeanorproblem-solvingcommunicationpositive role-modelingsupportive environmenttherapeutic rapport
Certifications
BS/BA degreeMaster’s degreeAmerican Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPRAmerican Red Cross Professional Rescue certificationmanagement of the aggressive patient trainingself-defense trainingRopes and Challenge Course trainingArt Therapist RegisteredCertified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistDance Therapist certification