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Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, coordinates, and evaluates experiential therapeutic programming based on patients’/residents’ needs in Inpatient and Outpatient levels of care. 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 Art 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, a key focus on Art; adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes, and challenge course.
Job Responsibility:
Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, coordinates, and evaluates experiential therapeutic programming based on patients’/residents’ needs in Inpatient and Outpatient levels of care
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
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)
Assist in the hiring, training, and education of new employees under the direction of leadership
Demonstrate an understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines
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
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
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
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
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
Follow clinical guidance, training, program evaluation and problem reporting as expected
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
Requirements:
Master’s degree in art therapy from an accredited university and a program approved by the American Association of Art Therapists (AATA) with certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing board required
Registered Art Activity Therapist with the state of WI (DHS 6• 75) is required
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
What we offer:
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family