PRN Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health IP
PRN Activity Therapist - Behavioral Health IP
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Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural religious and physical disabilities in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
Documents the patients response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate.
Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.
Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physicians/licensed practitioners treatment orders.
Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patients needs.
Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan communicate and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
Maintains constant communication with the treatment team therapist and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments.
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patients program. Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
Provides activities suitable to the patients needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan.
Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient. Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations.
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs.
Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patients condition in compliance with facility policy or after patients stay has exceeded 7 days.
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
Provides direction to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groups.
Provides input into patients AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) Music Therapy (MT-BC) Art Therapy (ATR ATR-BC ATR-P LPAT) or similar field required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
License: Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours holidays and overtime.
Employment Type
Part-Time
