Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of a psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting.
• Utilizes recreational activities to aid patients /residents to learn to apply and utilize recovery skills being taught in protocol sessions.
• Provides individualized treatment within a group setting.
• Awareness of CBT and DBT skills.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required. A master's degree in these areas is preferred.
• Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred.
• Valid driver license in the state of employment (Residential and PHP/IOP assignments).
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.
• Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Memorial Hospital, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position).
• Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS *40 are required to have at least one (1) year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders.
• Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements.