Allied Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient - RMC - Per Diem - Varies

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$23.09 - $33.55

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Performs group psychotherapy mainly using specific therapy techniques (depending on certification) to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication. Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population. Documents individualized clinical progress towards Allied Clinical Therapy (ACT) discharge goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in creative arts, recreation therapy, and/or allied therapy. Certification in areas of specialization. Art Therapist specialty requires Master's degree in Arts Therapy, licensed in Arts Therapy.

Experience: One-year previous experience in behavioral health sciences.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates compassion and effective communication skills. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Special Training: Stays current on therapy technology related to area; maintains certification/licensure.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work independently; schedules time efficiently; thinks pro-actively.

Usual Work Day:Non-Exempt Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts allied therapy and psycho-educational groups. Performs group psychotherapy mainly using therapeutic interventions to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication.
• Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population.
• Orders and maintains group supplies within budget parameters, at the discretion of the manager.
• Completes allied clinical therapy assessment on admitted patients. Documents and maintains accurate records of all services rendered. Participates in the formation of individual treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides education, crisis intervention and support. Communicates, interacts and plans with representatives of other disciplines to coordinate care.
• Participates in unit-based activities and continuing education activities, performance improvement activities, and in staff meetings, conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings