Certified Expressive Therapist

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

• Plan and facilitate group and individual expressive therapy sessions that align with each patient's individualized treatment plan.

• Conduct comprehensive Expressive Therapy Assessments for newly admitted patients to determine therapeutic needs and establish treatment recommendations.

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial status to determine participation in therapeutic programming.

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment goals, interventions, and therapeutic activities based on patient progress.

• Document patient participation, progress, and therapeutic outcomes accurately and within established timeframes following each group and individual session.

• Provide timely progress updates and therapeutic recommendations to the interdisciplinary treatment team to support coordinated patient care.

• Encourage and motivate patients to actively participate in expressive therapy and other therapeutic programming.

• Develop clinical impressions and complete documentation in accordance with Behavioral Health policies, Joint Commission/DNV standards, and CMS regulations.

• Participate in crisis intervention, individual counseling, therapeutic observation, and patient rounds as part of the behavioral health treatment team.

• Identify, monitor, and safely supervise therapeutic materials to minimize risk for patients with self-harm or safety concerns.

• Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with the applicable therapy discipline.

• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain current clinical knowledge and best practices.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of inpatient behavioral health and intensive outpatient treatment programs

• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, behavioral health treatment approaches, and therapeutic interventions

• Ability to develop and facilitate therapeutic group and individual expressive therapy sessions

• Strong patient-centered approach with the ability to build trust and therapeutic rapport

• Understanding of therapeutic boundaries and the ability to appropriately manage transference within the therapeutic relationship

• Knowledge of crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and behavioral health safety practices

• Ability to assess patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic documentation skills

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in conversational English

• Commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and evidence-based care

Education

• Bachelor's Degree — Required

• Master's Degree — Preferred

Field of Study

• Occupational Therapy

• Art Therapy

• Music Therapy

• Recreational Therapy

• Activity Therapy or a closely related therapeutic discipline.

Experience

• One year of experience working with psychiatric, behavioral health, physical rehabilitation, medical patients, or related therapeutic populations — Required

• Two or more years of related experience — Preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) /OR/ Occupational Therapist (OT) — Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) — Preferred

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification — Preferred

• Formal de-escalation training preferred.

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:

$24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.