Expressive Therapist - Per Diem

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Career & training development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine is seeking an Expressive Therapist for a per diem role. Responsibilities include planning and implementing therapy services, observing patient progress, and communicating care needs to the treatment team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and has experience with psychiatric patients. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on employee engagement and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant therapeutic discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Certification/licensure in occupational or recreation preferred.
• One year of related experience and knowledge of mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document changes in patients' condition.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure skill development.
• Communicate about patients' conditions to supervising staff.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Communication skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital for Behavioral Medicine - Worcester, MA 016061244

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Overview

Join our team as an Expressive Therapist - Per Diem! The Expressive Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patients' condition to the Charge Nurse or Program Director.
• Provide assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques, as required.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Document services rendered in accordance with established criteria.
• Observe and apply sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in occupational or recreation preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Additional skills: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Preventative Management Aggressive Behavior Training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefits

• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success

Compensation

This is a per diem role and the expected compensation for this role is $35.00 hourly.

EEO Statement

At Hospital for Behavioral Medicine, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.