Experiential Therapist

3 weeks ago


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

We are seeking an experienced Experiential Therapist II to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. This role requires a strong background in group facilitation, therapeutic programming, and behavioral health. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapeutic programming for patients/residents, as well as mentoring and training staff.

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.
  • Mentor and train staff in experiential therapy techniques and best practices.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner, developing 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.
  • Communicate with individuals on a professional level, attempting to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner.
  • Identify concerns and provide input for resolution, participating in the Rogers Operating System (ROS) and applying the ROS model to department functions.
  • Develop an understanding of the ROS process, educating and informing Rogers Behavioral Health employees on Experiential Therapy ROS plans.
  • Aid in the development and participate in ROS monitoring services, taking a leadership role in metric and data collection.
  • Assist in the continued updating and creation of new standard work for the department, hiring, training, and educating new employees under the direction of leadership.
  • Attend applicant interviews, as requested by the leader, providing input on candidates as requested.
  • Assist in educating staff in theory and philosophy of Experiential Therapy, training staff on patient/resident care programming.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines, involving self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Experiential Therapy department.
  • Attend informational meetings to increase awareness of regulations, conducting experiential therapy as scheduled, and proactively picking up additional groups when there is a call-in in the ET department.
  • Evaluate, plan, and coordinate programming to meet patients'/residents' needs, maintaining the supplies/equipment and spaces of the Experiential Therapy department.
  • Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions, and be able to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to perform any/all duties within the capacity of one's job and/or professional credentials.
Requirements
  • BS/BA degree 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, with 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 required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
  • Formal training in management of the aggressive patient 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).


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