Behavioral Health Expressive Therapist Part Time– AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift:

Every Friday 0800-1700

Every Other Saturday and Sunday 0830-1700

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

                 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

 

The community you’ll be caring for:

 

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

 

The role you’ll contribute:

The Expressive Therapist (ET) functions as a member of the ET Team and will be registered/certified in art, occupational, recreational or music therapy. These services include planning and implementation of therapy activities such as group and or individual interactions. The expressive therapist provides an initial assessment of each patient and provides progress updates to treatment team members.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

•    Conducts group therapy, emphasizing the use of expressive therapy modalities in addressing issues and in conjunction with the Treatment Plan

•    Assesses needs of patients who are eligible for group treatment according to each patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional status

•    Provides Expressive Therapy Assessment for each new patient

•    Documents on each patient at the conclusion of each group and/or individual session

•    Assists patients in determining immediate needs and goals

•    Motivates patients to participate in Expressive Therapy and other unit activities

•    Demonstrates ability to assess presenting problem, formulate therapeutic impressions and synthesize information into ET Assessment, according to Behavioral Health policy, JCAHO standards, and CMS standards 

•    Documents in the treatment plan objectives and interventions; implement treatment plan; and reevaluate and document progress 

•    Functions as an integral and flexible part of the therapeutic team by assisting in crisis intervention, individual counseling, acute care observation, and making observational rounds

•    Identifies and supervises use of materials which may be a danger to those at risk for self-harm

•    Complies with unit specific confidentiality guidelines; including use of confidentiality code numbers

•    Understands and practices the ethical standards of specific disciplines 

•    Demonstrates continued interest in educating self about progress in field through attendance and possibly even presentation at various seminars, as well as reading professional literature 

•    Collaborates with Expressive Therapy Team Lead on items to purchase for enhancement of ET program

•    Manages supplies within ET budget  

•    Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time

•    Demonstrates effective communication skills 

•    Demonstrate Whole Care Service Standards with fellow employees, physicians, and patients on a continual basis

•    Provides and fosters high quality service through positive interpersonal relations

•    Provides outstanding customer service during all interactions, placing intent upon the customer and going beyond his/her expectations

•    Opt-In participation in Emergency Notification System as applicable to facility

•    Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  •    Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy or related field OR Master’s degree in Music or Art Therapy
  •    One year experience working with psychiatric, physical rehabilitation or medical patients OR other position related experience

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  •    Master’s Degree in Recreational Therapy
  •    2 to 5 years position related experience

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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