Allied Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$23.09 - $30.01

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts allied therapy and psycho-educational groups. Performs group psychotherapy mainly using therapeutic interventions to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication.
• Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population.
• Orders and maintains group supplies within budget parameters, at the discretion of the manager.
• Completes allied clinical therapy assessment on admitted patients. Documents and maintains accurate records of all services rendered. Participates in the formation of individual treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides education, crisis intervention and support. Communicates, interacts and plans with representatives of other disciplines to coordinate care.
• Participates in unit-based activities and continuing education activities, performance improvement activities, and in staff meetings, conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in creative arts, recreation therapy, and/or allied therapy. Art Therapist specialty requires Master's degree in Arts Therapy and licensed in Arts Therapy. Must have a MT-BC Certification.

Experience: One-year previous experience in behavioral health sciences.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates compassion and effective communication skills. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Special Training: Stays current on therapy technology related to area; maintains certification/licensure.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work independently; schedules time efficiently; thinks pro-actively.

Usual Work Day: Non-Exempt Hours  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, carry objects, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

- Less than 10 years of service - $5,000

- 10+ years of service - $10,000

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.