Experiential Therapist: Creative Therapy & Adventure Programming

Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Experiential Therapist I to develop and facilitate therapeutic programming in psychiatric settings. You will conduct experiential therapies (arts, movement, adventure-based activities, and more) and document outcomes.

A strong focus on safety, de-escalation, and evidence-based interventions guides daily work. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to tailor activities to patient groups, maintain treatment environments, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in art, music, dance, recreation or related therapies required.
• Master’s degree in these areas preferred.
• CPR or Professional Rescue certification required within 30 days of hire; annual re-certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements, facilitates and evaluates experiential therapy programming.
• Conduct experiential therapy as scheduled and evaluate/coordinate programming to meet patients’ needs.
• Maintain safe, well-equipped therapy environments and adapt programs as needed.
• Complete treatment plans and documentation according to Rogers policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient groups and apply intervention strategies.

Skills

Experiential therapy

De-escalation techniques

Intervention strategies

Therapeutic rapport

Psychosocial functioning

Schedule flexibility

Education

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

Master’s degree in related therapy areas (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Ropes & Challenge Course training

Job description

Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Experiential Therapist I to develop and facilitate therapeutic programming in psychiatric settings. You will conduct experiential therapies (arts, movement, adventure-based activities, and more) and document outcomes.

A strong focus on safety, de-escalation, and evidence-based interventions guides daily work. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to tailor activities to patient groups, maintain treatment environments, and participate in