Experiential Therapist

• Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas
• 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
• Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy
• Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy
• 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
• 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

• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required
• 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
• Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements

A Master’s degree in these areas is preferred

• 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)
• New Employee Retention Bonus ($1,000.00 retention bonus available)