Adjunctive Therapist - CTRS/OTR/ATR

Northern California Behavioral Health System; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an Adjunctive Therapist to plan and lead structured therapy activities for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. The role works with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support psychological, emotional, or substance abuse care.

Responsibilities include conducting group and individual sessions, developing activity therapy plans, documenting progress, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a certification in music, art, or recreation therapy.
• One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR Certification and NCI equivalent as approved by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conducts group and individual activity sessions using arts, movement, or recreation therapies.
• Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient progress and contribute to discharge planning.
• Perform related duties and uphold service standards.

Skills

CPR Certification

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology with music/art/recreation therapy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Adjunctive Therapist (CTRS, OTR, or ATR) REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Clinical Services SCHEDULE: Full-time PAY RANGE: $30.96 - $37.07 (Hourly, Non-exempt)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The primary role of the Adjunctive Therapist is to plan and implement structured therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities

• Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities.
• In collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team, develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
• Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
• Provide individual activity therapy as order by patient's physician.

Administrative Assignments

• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks
• Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement

• Performs related duties, as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, or recreation therapy.
• One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
• Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to five (5) pounds.