Experiential Therapist: Adventure-Based Therapy Specialist

Milwaukee Succeeds; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Experiential Therapist I to deliver therapeutic programming in a psychiatric setting. You will use adventure-based activities, arts, and environmental therapies to support patient care.

A BS/BA in a related therapy field is required, with a Master’s preferred. CPR/Rescue certification is required within 30 days, plus ropes/challenge course training with yearly renewal.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in art, music, dance, recreation or related therapies; a Master's is preferred.
• Certification/registration through appropriate credentialing board preferred.
• Valid driver license in the state of employment.
• AHA CPR or Red Cross Professional Rescue certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Formal training in aggressive patient management within 60 days of hire; yearly renewal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiential therapy as scheduled.
• Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients'/residents' needs.
• Maintain experiential therapy environments for safety and supplies.
• Be flexible with work assignments and program additions.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings; monthly clinical guidance.

Skills

Experiential therapy knowledge

De-escalation techniques

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS/BA in art/music/dance/recreation or related therapies

Master's degree preferred

CPR/Rescue certification within 30 days

Ropes & Challenge Course training with renewal

Job description

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Experiential Therapist I to deliver therapeutic programming in a psychiatric setting. You will use adventure-based activities, arts, and environmental therapies to support patient care.

A BS/BA in a related therapy field is required, with a Master’s preferred. CPR/Rescue certification is required within 30 days, plus ropes/challenge course training with yearly renewal.