Art Therapist- $1,000.00 Bonus! at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Behavioral Health, Mental Health, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree required, preferably in art, music, dance, recreation, or other therapies
  • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
  • Certification/Registration through appropriate credentialing board (preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of employment
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification required within 30 days of hire, with annual re-certification
  • Formal training in management of the aggressive patient required within 60 days of hire, with annual re-certification
  • Strong understanding of various experiential media and their application within a psychiatric setting
  • Knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups

Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct, and evaluate experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas
  • Conduct experiential therapy sessions as scheduled
  • Evaluate, plan, and coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs
  • Maintain Experiential Therapy environments for safety and supplies
  • Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions
  • Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Rogers policy
  • Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy
  • Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patients’/residents’ safety
  • Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible
  • Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships
  • Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial functioning of each patient/resident group
  • Know the common diagnostic categories and their relationship to patients’/residents’ behavior within the setting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.) and application within a therapy setting

Skills

Art Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Treatment Planning
Therapeutic Documentation
Patient Evaluation
CPR Certification
Aggressive Patient Management
Psychosocial Assessment

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters
1968Year Founded
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501-1,000Employees

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