Expressive Therapist, (Art/Music Therapy) Part-Time Days

Behavioral Health Expressive Therapist, Part-Time Days 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. Its 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 Days, 20 hours/week

Shift :

Monday

Friday

E/O Saturday and Sunday

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 patients 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

• Bachelors and 1 years experience

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Recreational Therapy

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

• Therapeutic Rec Specialist Certification

• Formal De-escalation Training - must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required)

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.

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.