Certified Recreation Therapist - Northern California Behavioral Health System

Pay range: $30.96 - $43.19

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The primary role of the Certified Music Therapist is to plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. 

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities

·         Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities

·         In collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team, develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.

·         Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.

·         Provide individual activity therapy as order by patient’s physician.

·         Regularly communicates with community resources and community partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, music therapy, equestrian therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.

Administrative Assignments

• Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks
• Provides direct support to Adjunctive Therapist Aides, reviews and signs off on their documentation.
• Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement

·         Performs related duties, as requested.

·         Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, physical, occupational, or recreation therapy.   
• One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy. 
• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (or obtained within the 30 days of hire).
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
• Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

·         Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.

·         Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

·         Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)

·         Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

·         Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: 

·         Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.   Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time. 

·         Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population. 

·         Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy. 

·         Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

·         Vision: see details of objects at close range.

·         Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. 

·         Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. 

·         Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

·         Lift up to five (5) pounds.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee