Summer 2027 Start Experiential Therapist Internship

Rogers Behavioral Health; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part 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

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks an Experiential Therapist Intern to develop, plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate experiential therapy programs across treatment areas, using expressive activities such as arts, movement, outdoors and psychodrama.

You will partner with your university, complete documentation, establish therapeutic rapport, and participate in onboarding and safety trainings including NCI, with access to Rogers-wide benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

BS/BA in arts or 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.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• 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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