Inpatient Behavioral Health Activities Therapist

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 15 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking an Activities Specialist to develop and implement therapeutic group activities for Inpatient Behavioral Health patients. This role works under the Nursing Director and contributes to a safe, therapeutic milieu while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires completion of an HS Diploma or GED, with two years of college in Therapeutic Recreation or related fields, or equivalent experience in behavioral health.

Qualificações

• Provides therapeutic communication with patients in one to one and small group interactions.
• Accurately selects, creates or adapts therapeutic activity consistent with the needs of the patient as evidenced by age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity choices.
• Creates and adheres to a weekly calendar of events which is posted for patients and staff.
• Maintains tracking and reporting of patient participation in activities/groups.
• Uses evidence-based practice to manage aggressive behavior.
• Maintains the therapeutic milieu to reduce episodes of restraint or seclusion while at the same time providing for both staff and patient safety.
• Accurately provides therapeutic experiences that promote patient growth and skill development as evidenced through patient progress in activities involved.

Responsabilidades

• Provides therapeutic communication with patients in one to one and small group interactions.
• Accurately selects, creates or adapts therapeutic activity consistent with the needs of the patient as evidenced by age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity choices.
• Creates and adheres to a weekly calendar of events which is posted for patients and staff.
• Maintains tracking and reporting of patient participation in activities/groups.
• Uses evidence-based practice to manage aggressive behavior.
• Maintains the therapeutic milieu to reduce episodes of restraint or seclusion while at the same time providing for both staff and patient safety.
• Accurately provides therapeutic experiences that promote patient growth and skill development as evidenced through patient progress in activities involved.

Conhecimentos

Therapeutic communication

Group activities

Behavioral health

Formação académica

HS Diploma or GED

Two years college in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

One year college in Human Services or related field

Two years experience as a behavioral health technician

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking an Activities Specialist to develop and implement therapeutic group activities for Inpatient Behavioral Health patients. This role works under the Nursing Director and contributes to a safe, therapeutic milieu while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires completion of an HS Diploma or GED, with two years of college in Therapeutic Recreation or related fields, or equivalent experience in behavioral health.