Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital

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Mercy Health Clermont Hospital

Expressive Therapist (Advanced Psychoeducation Specialist) - Full Time Days

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary:

The Advanced Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). Provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates Psychoeducation groups and provides individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients.

• May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.

• Offers community resource knowledge and coordination of activities.

• Completes assessments, care planning and discharge planning in collaboration with the Social Worker team.

• Provide one-on-one (1:1) patient safety companion service and patient checks as needed.

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Education:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required)

Licensing & Certifications:

• Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following (required)

• Care Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS)

• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)

• Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)

• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)

• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)

• Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required)

Skills & Abilities:

• De-escalation and Crisis Intervention

• Debriefing and documentation

• Motivational interviewing

• Patient centered care and care planning

• Performing medical and safety screenings

• Working within an interdisciplinary team

• Individual, family, and group psychotherapy

• Mentoring and training of employees

• Participation in enterprise-wide workgroups

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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