Expressive Arts Therapist

BENEFITS AND SALARY

• Hourly rate starting at $22 per hour.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans.
• Wellness program including free preventative care.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal.
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute, Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification in one of the following areas is required: Recreational Therapy (CRTS required); Music Therapy (CBMT required); Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT or BC-DMT Required); Art Therapy (ATR-BC Required); Occupational Therapy (OT licensed Required); Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT Required); or Other Therapies considered with verified State or National certifications.
• Current CPR and first aid required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform an initial patient assessment upon admission and reassessments as per policy.
• Create a plan of care appropriate for the patient based on the patient’s initial assessment and progression, age, diagnosis and developmental level.
• Ability to revise plans of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Complete specialized screeners.
• Plan, prepare and organize group or individual recreation activities appropriate for the milieu and meeting the needs of the patients.
• Plan, prepare and organize specialized activities for the weekends and holidays.
• Provide care appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
• Document patient progress, participation and response to activities appropriately in the medical record in accordance with current standards and policies.
• Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior, occurrences, and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
• Communicate with community providers.
• Engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provides a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care.
• Cookordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention, utilizing physical restraints as necessary.
• Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participates in periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Executive, physicians, and co-workers.
• Concur with members of the treatment team for the benefit of the patient.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Function as a patient and family advocate at all times.
• Orient new staff members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.