Experiential Therapist

3 days ago


Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist II to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapeutic programming for patients/residents, as well as coordinating and evaluating programming to meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement experiential therapeutic programming for patients/residents, including adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes, and challenge course.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner and develop supportive, collaborative relationships with all disciplines to promote a positive, team-oriented approach to care.
  • Provide leadership and role-modeling, incorporating group dynamics into the process, and communicate with individuals on a professional level.
  • Identify concerns and provide input for resolution, participate in Mentorship Program, and participate in the Rogers Operating System (ROS).
  • Develop an understanding of the ROS process, apply the ROS model to department functions, and identify ROS concerns throughout Rogers Behavioral Health.
  • Educate and inform Rogers Behavioral Health employees to the Experiential Therapy ROS plans, aid in the development and participate in ROS monitoring services, and take leadership role in metric and data collection.
  • Assist in the continued updating and creation of new standard work for the department, assist in the hiring, training, and education of new employees under the direction of leadership, and attend applicant interviews as requested by the leader.
  • Provide input on candidates as requested by the leader, assist in educating staff in theory and philosophy of Experiential Therapy, train staff as requested on patient/resident care programming, and demonstrate an understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines.
  • Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Experiential Therapy department and assist in helping newer staff to do this, attend informational meetings to increase awareness of regulations, and conduct experiential therapy as scheduled.
  • Evaluate, plan, and coordinate programming to meet patients'/residents' needs, maintain the supplies/equipment and spaces of the Experiential Therapy department, and be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions.
  • Be able to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision, complete the activities assigned by the manager, and have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential therapies.
  • Helping to coordinate specialty programming such as Pet Therapy, horticultural, waterfront, cross-country skiing, etc., and demonstrate a willingness to perform any/all duties within the capacity of one's job and/or professional credentials.
  • Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Experiential Therapy policy, complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers Policy, and assist with auditing documentation done by the team.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patients'/residents' safety, monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, and establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of each patient/resident group, know the common diagnostic categories and their relationship to patients'/residents' behavior within the setting, and demonstrate knowledge of treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.) and application within a therapy setting.
  • Perform duties pertaining to student recruitment, marketing Rogers Behavioral Health's internship program, provide student intern supervision in conjunction with the Experiential Therapy manager and the university, and develop and review policies and procedures for the student intern program with the manager of Experiential Therapy.
  • Comply with the Infection Control, and Employee Health programs, follow the Hospital, Human Resources and Experiential Therapy policies and procedures, and attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
  • Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license/regulatory requirements governing the program(s), complete all required orientation competencies and training with the Experiential Therapy department and Hospital-wide, and take a leadership role in Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
  • Meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy monthly regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting, be available to serve as the leader of Experiential Therapy in the absence of the supervisor/manager, and conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds, following procedures for using Rogers owned vehicles, for designated patient populations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
  • BS/BA degree is required, preferably in recreation, art, music, dance, psychodrama, or other expressive therapies with certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing board desired.
  • A Master's Degree or a certification/license in one of the following required: R-DMT; ATR; CTRS; MTBC; SAC-IT; TIC; Yoga, LPC or other behavioral health-related certificate.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years in group facilitation in a behavioral health setting required, mentorship experience with ET staff preferred.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license, applicable to Oconomowoc and Regional Sites only.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue 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 Behavioral Health, 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 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.
  • Art Credential - Cert, Art Therapist Registered - Cert, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Spec - Cert, Dance Therapist - Cert, Music Therapist - Cert.


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