Job Duties & Responsibilities:
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. • Participates 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.
Programming.
• 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.
Documentation/Treatment.
• Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy. • Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy.
Patient/resident knowledge.
• 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.
Staff requirements.
• 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.
Additional Job Description:
Education/Training Requirements:
• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required. A Masters 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. • 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.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
• 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)
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