Allied Therapist

SUN Behavioral Health; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking an Allied Therapist to deliver activity therapy to groups and individuals, developing and evaluating artistic therapy programs in collaboration with CTRS and clinical leadership.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and CQI participation within a hospital setting, with opportunities to advance education in allied therapies.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in an allied therapy program (dance, art, music, etc.).
• License/certification as an Allied Therapist in the state within 6 months of hire. CPR and de‑escalation certification.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in allied therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides activity therapy to groups and individuals to support rehabilitation.
• Develops and evaluates an artistic therapy program with CTRS and Director of Clinical Services.
• Ensures safety and appropriate documentation of activities and events.

Skills

Artistic therapy

Program development

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in allied therapy

Master’s in allied therapy (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Position Summary

Provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health of mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients. Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility. Participates in the performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services

Position Summary

Provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health of mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients. Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility. Participates in the performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services

Position Responsibilities

Clinical / Technical Skills

• Delivers artistic therapy services and supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statement of the facility.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive artistic therapy program in collaboration with the Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS) and the Director of Clinical Services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders, and physical disabilities and those related to music/art therapy services.
• Able to direct and coordinate artistic activities programs for entire population served at the hospital.
• Demonstrates ability to ensure artistic therapy activities meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patients/clients of the facility.
• Makes recommendations to the CTRS for new artistic therapy methods and techniques; provides in-services to staff.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient/client pain that may interfere with the optimal level of functioning or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to implement all necessary safety precautions are taken to provide a safe environment for patients/clients and staff. Documents unusual events.
• Demonstrates ability to engage the patient/client in purposeful activity using therapeutic methods and goals, which are considered standard practice for artistic therapies that are identified in the treatment plan
• Demonstrates ability to treat patients/clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Demonstrates and supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Evaluates, selects and recommends new therapy supplies and equipment. Ensures preventive maintenance programs are in place. Recommends repairs and/or replacements
• Stays current in field through continuing education, seminars/conferences/workshops, professional societies, and journals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
• Desire to go above and beyond for others
• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelors degree in applicable allied therapy program (such as dance, art, music etc.). Applicable license and/or certification as an Allied Therapist in the state of employment within 6 months of hire. May accept certification as a yoga instructor. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in applicable allied therapy program.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

• Required: Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience as an Allied Therapist in a behavioral healthcare setting.