Expressive Therapist, (Art/Music Therapy) Part-Time Days

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• Conducts group therapy, emphasizing the use of expressive therapy modalities in addressing issues and in conjunction with the Treatment Plan
• Assesses needs of patients who are eligible for group treatment according to each patient's physical, cognitive, and emotional status
• Provides Expressive Therapy Assessment for each new patient
• Documents on each patient at the conclusion of each group and/or individual session
• Assists patients in determining immediate needs and goals
• Motivates patients to participate in Expressive Therapy and other unit activities
• Demonstrates ability to assess presenting problem, formulate therapeutic impressions and synthesize information into ET Assessment, according to Behavioral Health policy, JCAHO standards, and CMS standards
• Documents in the treatment plan objectives and interventions; implement treatment plan; and reevaluate and document progress
• Functions as an integral and flexible part of the therapeutic team by assisting in crisis intervention, individual counseling, acute care observation, and making observational rounds
• Identifies and supervises use of materials which may be a danger to those at risk for self-harm
• Complies with unit specific confidentiality guidelines; including use of confidentiality code numbers
• Understands and practices the ethical standards of specific disciplines
• Demonstrates continued interest in educating self about progress in field through attendance and possibly even presentation at various seminars, as well as reading professional literature
• Collaborates with Expressive Therapy Team Lead on items to purchase for enhancement of ET program
• Manages supplies within ET budget
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrate Whole Care Service Standards with fellow employees, physicians, and patients on a continual basis
• Provides and fosters high quality service through positive interpersonal relations
• Provides outstanding customer service during all interactions, placing intent upon the customer and going beyond his/her expectations
• Opt-In participation in Emergency Notification System as applicable to facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Therapeutic Rec Specialist Certification
• Formal De-escalation Training – must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required)

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

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