Occupational Therapist

ABOUT US:

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist

PAY RANGE: $55.00-$71.50 PER HOUR

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. 

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems. The Occupational Therapist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities

• Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities
• In collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team, develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
• Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
• Provide individual activity therapy as order by patient’s physician.
• Regularly communicates with community resources and community partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, music therapy, equestrian therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.

Administrative Assignments

• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks
• Provides direct support to Adjunctive Therapist Aides, reviews and signs off on their documentation.
• Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement
• Performs related duties, as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, physical, occupational, or recreation therapy.   
• One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy. 
• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
• Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace