Per Diem (On Call) Adjunctive Therapist - CTRS/OTR/ATR (Sacramento)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities.
• In collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team, develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
• Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
• Provide individual activity therapy as ordered by patient's physician.
• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records.
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks.
• Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement.
• Perform related duties, as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, or recreation therapy.
• One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
• Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
• Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to five (5) pounds.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee (Eligibility varies between Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem statuses)

Pay scale

$30.96 - $37.07