Experiential Therapist I

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Congratulations, you conduct self in a professional manner. You promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. You maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines. You display leadership and positive role-modeling. You demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. You attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm manner with a focus on solution. You identify concerns and provide input for resolution. You comply with Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures – Infection Control, Safety and Employee Health, Human Resources and Experiential Therapy.

You participate in the Rogers Improvement System (OS). You develop an understanding of the ROS process. You apply the ROS model to department functions. You identify ROS concerns throughout the system. You demonstrate an understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines. You involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Experiential Therapy department. You attend informational meetings to increase awareness of regulations.

You conduct experiential therapy, as scheduled. You evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs. You maintain Experiential Therapy environments for safety and supplies. You are flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions. You have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential therapies.

You complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy. You complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy. You demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patients’/residents’ safety. You monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible. You establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships. You demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of each patient/resident group. You know the common diagnostic categories and their relationship to patients’/residents’ behavior within the setting. You demonstrate knowledge of treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.) and application within a therapy setting.

Staff Requirements

You attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. You are responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).

You complete all required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and Rogers. You attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required. You meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy monthly regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation and problem reporting. You conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds, following procedures for using Rogers owned vehicles, for designated patient populations. You perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education/Training Requirements

You have a 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 HFS40 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. Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: 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.