Experiential Therapist I
Company: Rogers Behavioral Health
Location: Allenton
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Summary:
Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates
experiential therapeutic programming based on patients'/residents'
needs. Documents within designated program areas. Coordinates,
evaluates, and mentors others within the team. Is able to maintain
basic staffing needs and daily functioning of the department in the
leader's absence. Has knowledge, skills and abilities in a wide
variety of expressive and recreational media. The Experiential
Therapist II has a thorough working knowledge of psychosocial
functioning of patient/resident groups, as well as application of
expressive and recreational activities within a psychiatric
setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and
environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives,
arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama,
horticulture, ropes and challenge course.Job Duties &
Responsibilities:
Conduct self in a professional manner.
- Develop supportive, collaborative relationships with all
disciplines to promote a positive, team-oriented approach to
care.
- Provide leadership and role-modeling, incorporating group
dynamics into the process.
- Communicate with individuals on a professional level.
- Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive,
calm manner, with a focus on solution; demonstrate a courteous,
respectful demeanor in alignment with the Rogers Behavior
Agreements.
- Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
- Participates in Mentorship Program.Participate in the Rogers
Operating System (ROS).
- Develop an understanding of the ROS process.
- Apply the ROS model to department functions.
- Identify ROS concerns throughout Rogers Behavioral Health.
- Educate and inform Rogers Behavioral Health employees to the
Experiential Therapy ROS plans.
- Aid in the development and participate in ROS monitoring
services. Takes leadership role in metric and data collection.
- Aide in the continued updating and creation of new standard
work for the department.Assist in the hiring, training, and
education of new employees under the direction of leadership.
- Attend applicant interviews, as requested by the leader.
- Providing input on candidates as requested by the leader.
- Assist in educating staff in theory and philosophy of
Experiential Therapy.
- Trains staff, as requested, on patient/resident care
programming.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 and assist in
helping newer staff to do this.
- Attend informational meetings to increase awareness of
regulations.Programming.
- Conduct experiential therapy, as scheduled, and proactively
pick up additional groups when there is a call in in the ET
department.
- Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet
patients'/residents' needs.
- Maintain the supplies/equipment and spaces of the Experiential
Therapy department.
- Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes
and program additions.
- Be able to complete job responsibilities with minimal
supervision, and complete the activities assigned by the
manager.
- Have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential
therapies.
- Helping to coordinate specialty programming such as Pet
Therapy; horticultural, waterfront, cross country skiing, etc.
- Demonstrate a willingness to perform any/all duties within the
capacity of one's job and/or professional
credentials.Documentation/Treatment.
- Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to
Experiential Therapy policy.
- Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers
Policy.
- Assists with auditing documentation done by the
team.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.Student interns.
- Performs duties pertaining to student recruitment, marketing
Rogers Behavioral Health's internship program.
- Provide student intern supervision in conjunction with the
Experiential Therapy manager and the university.
- The Experiential Therapist II is required to develop and review
policies and procedures for the student intern program with the
manager of Experiential Therapy.Staff requirements.
- Comply with the Infection Control, and Employee Health
programs.
- Follow the Hospital, Human Resources and Experiential Therapy
policies and procedures.
- 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
with the Experiential Therapy department and Hospital-wide.
- Take a leadership role in 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.
- Be available to serve as the leader of Experiential Therapy in
the absence of the supervisor/manager.
- 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:Physical/Mental Demands:
- Verbal and hearing ability required to interact with
patients/residents and employees. Numerical ability required to
maintain records and operate a computer.
- Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal
and auditory skills and abilities.
- Position will involve exposure to aggressive/combative
patients.
- Be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified
by a physical exam by a licensed physician, according to
post-employment physical.Education/Training Requirements:
- BS/BA degree is required, preferably in recreation, art, music,
dance, psychodrama, or other expressive therapies with
certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing
board desired.
- A Master's Degree or a certification/license in one of the
following required: R-DMT; ATR; CTRS; MTBC; SAC-IT; TIC; Yoga, LPC
or other behavioral health related certificate.
- Minimum of 1-2 years in group facilitation in a behavioral
health setting required. Mentorship experience with ET staff
preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license. Applicable to Oconomowoc and
Regional Sites only.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue 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 Behavioral
Health, 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 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.Art
Credential - Cert, Art Therapist Registered - Cert, Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Spec - Cert, Dance Therapist - Cert, Music
Therapist - Cert
Keywords: Rogers Behavioral Health, Fond du Lac , Experiential Therapist I, Healthcare , Allenton, Wisconsin
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