Mental Health Program Therapist-Coordinator

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services’ Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis is seeking a Mental Health Program Therapist-Coordinator to deliver safe and effective therapy, evaluate patient needs, and coordinate the therapeutic program within an inpatient setting alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, an Oregon OT license or equivalent mental health credential, and at least one year of recent experience as a program therapist; strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field required.
• Current Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Music, Art Therapy, or related mental health program required.
• One year recent experience as a program therapist in mental health setting required.
• Experience applying psychotherapeutic therapies in an inpatient setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective therapy services meeting patient goals.
• Coordinate the patient’s therapeutic program.

Skills

Psychology

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Master's degree

OT license (Oregon)

Music/Art Therapy program

Job description

Mental Health Program Therapist-Coordinator

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Department GSR Mental Health

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $27.03 - $39.69

Responsible for providing safe and effective therapy services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Coordinates the patient therapeutic program.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a full range of professional mental health services through a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree required.
• One (1) of the following required:
• Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Music, Art Therapy or other mental health program required.
• One (1) year recent experience as a program therapist in a mental health setting required.
• Experience and/or training applying theories, concepts and principles of various psychotherapeutic therapies in an interdisciplinary inpatient mental health setting required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

SIT

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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