The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment program.
This position will work four 10 hour days.
Responsibilities
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Plan, implement, and direct therapeutic recreational programs and activities for patients.
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Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
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Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
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Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Document patient’s progress or regression during their activities.
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Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
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Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities.
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Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
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Keeps current on therapeutic resources available to best help the patients.
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Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
Requirements
Education/Licensure
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Bachelors in Fitness, Art, or related field
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Licensed CRTS/ART therapy/Dance therapy/Music Therapy/Occupational Therapy is required
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All direct patient care staff will be trained in BLS (CPR), which must be renewed every 2 years.
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All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, will be trained in CPI as part of their orientation. All direct patient care staff will be retrained every year.
Knowledge and Experience:
- One (1) year experience of inpatient adjunctive therapy
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Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
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Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
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Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins
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Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Benefits
We proudly offer FT candidates the following:
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Medical coverage
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Dental coverage
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Vision coverage
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401k participation
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Long & Short Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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PTO
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
