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Expressive Therapist

Expressive Therapist

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric HospitalUniversity Heights, Ohio, USA
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

BENEFITS AND SALARY : At Bluestone we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families including domestic partners.

Our offerings include :

  • Hourly rate starting at $21 per hour.
  • Comprehensive health and Rx plans including a flat rate ($5 $10 $15) option.
  • Wellness program including free preventative care
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
  • 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 : Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in ExpressiveTherapy required Masters Degree preferred.
  • Licensure :
  • Registered by the Ohio recreational therapy registration board or certified by the national council for therapeutic recreation certification (NCTRC) and / or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) reappointment; or is licensed certified or registered by another recognized state or national body to practice recreational therapy.

  • CPR or First Aid required.
  • Experience : A minimum of one (1) year experience with at-risk youth developmental disabilities autism or psychiatric / behavioral health nursing highly desirable.
  • Skills :
  • Must possess group facilitation skills and time management skills

  • Ability to implement Crisis Intervention Skills Therapeutic Communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPPA compliance.
  • Basic computer skills. Electronic health record systems experience preferred.
  • Additional languages in addition to English preferred.
  • AGENCY SUMMARY : Bluestoneis seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new 12 bed state-of-the-art facility Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care employ best practices and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

    POSITION SUMMARY : The Expressive Therapist is a part of the interdisciplinary patient treatment team and is responsible for planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational groups and activities. The Expressive Therapist conducts patient assessments participates in the treatment plan process and creates medically- and socially- appropriate recreation activities for the patients in order to assist in patients physical social and emotional wellbeing.

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

  • Perform an initial patient assessment upon admission and reassessments as per policy.
  • Create a plan of care appropriate for the patient based on the patients initial assessment and progression age diagnosis and developmental level.
  • Ability to revise plans of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
  • Plan prepare and organize group or individual recreation activities appropriate for the milieu and meeting the needs of the patients.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
  • Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
  • 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 patients 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.
  • OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Adheres to all Hospital policies
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in using basic computer programs including the Hospitals electronic health record and other programs needed to complete the role.
  • Completes annual education requirements.
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings supervision and on-going training.
  • Maintains regulatory requirements including all federal state local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
  • Respect the privacy of patients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the patients treatment. All patient-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
  • Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Meet dress code standards; appearance is professional neat and clean.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Use the computerized timekeeping system correctly.
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Complete inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
  • All required trainings certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
  • Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicate the mission ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.
  • Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Other job duties as assigned.
  • Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Department / Functional Area : Clinical Services

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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