Summer 2027 Start Experiential Therapist Internship

101 Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

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 is seeking an Experiential Therapist Intern to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate experiential therapy programs across specialized treatment areas. The role requires knowledge of psychosocial functioning and the use of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting, including adventure-based and environmental activities, arts, music, and psychodrama.

The internship will be tailored with your university collaboration and may include cognitive behavioral therapy

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies.
• Successful completion of Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
• Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and coordinate experiential programming.
• Complete documentation or treatment according to Rogers policy.
• Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.

Skills

Experiential therapy knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Summary

The Experiential Therapist Intern develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas. The Experiential Therapist Intern will have a working knowledge of the psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes and challenge course.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following: Evaluate, plan and coordinate experiential programming. Complete documentation or treatment according to Rogers policy. Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships.

Additional Job Description

Education/Training Requirements: Enrolled or recently graduated from a BS/BA degree program, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies required. Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start. Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided. Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system are required. Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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About Rogers Behavioral Health

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity – Rogers Behavioral Health