Experiential Therapist - Pool at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Behavioral Health, Mental HealthIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of experiential media, including adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, horticulture, ropes, and challenge course
Working knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups and application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting
Understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance guidelines
Knowledge of intervention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and least-restrictive measures
Knowledge of common diagnostic categories, their relationship to patients’/residents’ behavior, and treatment procedures/models (behavioral, recovery, etc.)
Compliance with Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures (Infection Control, Safety, Employee Health, Human Resources, Experiential Therapy)
Completion of all required orientation competencies, training, educational requirements, and obligations pertaining to program/unit license regulatory requirements
Attendance at all mandatory in-services, relevant in-services, department staff meetings, and informational meetings

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct, and evaluate experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas
Apply knowledge and experience in an educational role with interdisciplinary staff and community resources
Document within designated program, including completing treatment plans, evaluations, and therapeutic documentation according to Rogers policy
Conduct self professionally, promote positive team-oriented approach, display leadership and positive role-modeling, and demonstrate courteous/respectful demeanor
Maintain supportive/collaborative environment, resolve issues positively with solution focus, identify concerns, and provide input for resolution
Participate in training new employees as directed, Rogers Improvement System (OS), and application of ROS model to department functions
Conduct experiential therapy as scheduled, evaluate/plan/coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs, maintain environments for safety/supplies, and be flexible with assignments/schedule changes
Demonstrate knowledge of patient/resident groups, establish therapeutic rapport, monitor behavior, intervene safely using de-escalation and least-restrictive measures
Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings as required, and meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

experiential therapypsychodramahorticultureropes coursedancemusicarts/craftsgroup initiativesadventure-based activitiesoutdoor activities

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this Experiential Therapist position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote or on-site position, and what's the location policy?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Experiential Therapist role?

The role requires knowledge and experience in a wide variety of experiential media, including adventure-based activities, sports, dance, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, psychodrama, horticulture, and ropes/challenge courses, along with working knowledge of psychosocial functioning in psychiatric settings.

What is the company culture like at Rogers Memorial Hospital?

The culture emphasizes a positive, team-oriented approach to patient care, professionalism, leadership, positive role-modeling, courteous and respectful demeanor, and collaborative problem-solving.

What are the employment details and schedule for this position?

This is a part-time Pool II position requiring 8 shifts per month on weekdays and weekends, with a $5,000 new employee retention bonus available for those not employed at Rogers for more than six months.

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

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

501-1,000Employees