Responsibilities:

• Provides Therapeutic Programming assessments, written treatment plans, programming, and ongoing notes in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives for a given patient.
• Assesses and documents the patient's attendance and participation in activities.
• Completes routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately documents all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
• Adheres to general expectations for all employees to ensure that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of the patient.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patients, staff, and hospital by respecting patients' rights and dignity. Acts as a change agent in introduction of new clinical information to the hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy and/or Expressive Therapy required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Certifications:

• Art or Music Therapy (MT-BC) certification preferred.
• Crisis Intervention Training and Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of accepted position.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Two years of experience in a Behavioral Health setting preferred.
• Six months of group work and program planning/development experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking more than 80% of time.
• Sitting less than 20% of the time.
• Hand and finger dexterity, reaching with arms and hands more than 75% of the time.
• Close vision and depth perception more than 50% of the time.
• Hearing and talking more than 80% of the time.
• Lifting over 100 pounds (with assistance), frequently pushing and pulling less than 25% of the time.
• Exposure to Communicable diseases.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.