Allied Therapist
SUN Behavioral Health
Job Details
- Full-time
- $22.45 - $26.94 an hour
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Qualifications
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Music
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Direct patient care
- CPR Certification
- Preventative hardware maintenance
- Hospital patient safety
- Clinical program implementation
- Patient assessment
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- BLS Certification
- Art therapy
- Group therapy
- HIPAA
- CPR
- Mid-level
- Patient safety
- Master's degree
- Music therapy
- Bachelor's degree
- Implementing behavioral health therapy programs
- Yoga instruction
- Working with individuals with mental health conditions
- Patient interaction
- Continuous quality improvement (CQI)
- Patient treatment
- Art Therapy Certification
- Communication skills
- Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care)
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health of mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients. Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility. Participates in the performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
· Delivers artistic therapy services and supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statement of the facility.
· Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive artistic therapy program in collaboration with the Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS) and the Director of Clinical Services.
· Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders, and physical disabilities and those related to music/art therapy services.
· Able to direct and coordinate artistic activities programs for entire population served at the hospital.
· Demonstrates ability to ensure artistic therapy activities meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patients/clients of the facility.
· Makes recommendations to the CTRS for new artistic therapy methods and techniques; provides in-services to staff.
· Demonstrates ability to assess patient/client pain that may interfere with the optimal level of functioning or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
· Demonstrates ability to implement all necessary safety precautions are taken to provide a safe environment for patients/clients and staff. Documents unusual events.
· Demonstrates ability to engage the patient/client in purposeful activity using therapeutic methods and goals, which are considered standard practice for artistic therapies that are identified in the treatment plan
· Demonstrates ability to treat patients/clients and families with respect and dignity.
· Demonstrates all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
· Demonstrates and supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
· Evaluates, selects and recommends new therapy supplies and equipment. Ensures preventive maintenance programs are in place. Recommends repairs and/or replacements
· Stays current in field through continuing education, seminars/conferences/workshops, professional societies, and journals.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety (15% of performance review)
· Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
· Follows all safety rules while on the job.
· Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
· Corrects minor safety hazards.
· Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
· Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
· Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
· Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
· Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
· Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
· The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
· Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
· Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
· Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
· Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
· Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
· Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
· Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
· Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
· Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
· Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
· Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
· Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
· Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
· Desire to go above and beyond for others
· Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences
Education
· Required: Bachelors degree in applicable allied therapy program (such as dance, art, music etc.). Applicable license and/or certification as an Allied Therapist in the state of employment within 6 months of hire. May accept certification as a yoga instructor. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
· Preferred: Master’s degree in applicable allied therapy program.
· Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
· Required: Previous experience in a healthcare setting
· Preferred: One (1) year of experience as an Allied Therapist in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.45 - $26.94 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Erlanger, KY 41018 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Erlanger, KY 41018: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person