CHILD THERAPIST, MENTAL HEALTH
Company: Rogers Behavioral Health
Location: Oconomowoc
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Pool I - 4 shifts per month. 8-hour shifts. Develops, plans,
implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy
programming in all specialized treatment areas. Knowledge and
experience are applied in an educational role with
interdisciplinary staff and community resources. Documents within
designated program. The Experiential Therapist I will have a
working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident
groups as well as application of expressive 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. Have a
thorough working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of
patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive
activities within a psychiatric setting. Utilizes recreational
activities to aid patients /residents to learn to apply and utilize
recovery skills being taught in protocol sessions.
Education/Training Requirements: 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. 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. Health,
dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
--401(k) retirement plan -- Life/disability insurance -- Flex
spending accounts - Tuition reimbursement -- Health and wellness
program - Employee assistance program (EAP) Through
UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and
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Keywords: Rogers Behavioral Health, Lombard , CHILD THERAPIST, MENTAL HEALTH, Healthcare , Oconomowoc, Illinois
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