Recreational Therapist (Psychoeducational Specialist) St. Rita's Medical Center
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Days (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions
Facilitates groups. Provides Individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team
Community resource knowledge and coordination of activities; particularly in the area of specialized activities such as pet therapy nutrition yoga.
Completes leisure assessments
Care planning
May provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
May provide 15-minute patient checks as assigned.
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Must be licensed certified or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)
Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L)
Education
Bachelors Occupational Therapy Recreational Therapy or Expressive Therapy (Music Dance/Movement) Counseling or Human Services (required)
Work Experience
1 year in social or human services setting (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)x
Stoop Kneelx
Crawlingx
Climbingx
Balancex
Bendingx
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standingx
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
De-escalation
physical interventions
debriefing
Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
performing safety checks and constant observer
working within an interdisciplinary team
Collaboration with community organizations
Technology proficiency
Documentation
participation in psychoeducation specialist across the ministry
CPI Instructor
Virtual Interaction
Providing facility/ministry community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma
Participation in enterprise wide workgroups
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Adult Behavioral Health Unit - St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
