Expressive Therapist

and the job listing Expires on February 1, 2026

At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Hourly rate starting at $21 per hour.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Expressive Therapy required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure:
  • Registered by the Ohio recreational therapy registration board or certified by the national council for therapeutic recreation certification (NCTRC) and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) reappointment; or is licensed, certified or registered by another recognized state or national body to practice recreational therapy.
  • CPR or First Aid required.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of one (1) year experience with at-risk youth, developmental disabilities, autism or psychiatric/behavioral health nursing highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Must possess group facilitation skills and time management skills,
  • Ability to implement Crisis Intervention Skills, Therapeutic Communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPPA compliance.
  • Basic computer skills. Electronic health record systems experience preferred.
  • Additional languages in addition to English preferred.

AGENCY SUMMARY:

Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Expressive Therapist is a part of the interdisciplinary patient treatment team and is responsible for planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational groups and activities. The Expressive Therapist conducts patient assessments, participates in the treatment plan process, and creates medically- and socially- appropriate recreation activities for the patients in order to assist in patients’ physical, social and emotional wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform an initial patient assessment upon admission and reassessments as per policy.
• Create a plan of care appropriate for the patient based on the patient’s initial assessment and progression, age, diagnosis and developmental level.
• Ability to revise plans of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Plan, prepare and organize group or individual recreation activities appropriate for the milieu and meeting the needs of the patients.
• Provide care appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
• Document patient progress, participation and response to activities appropriately in the medical record in accordance with current standards and policies.
• Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior, occurrences, and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
• Engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provides a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
• Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
• Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participates in periodic re-evaluation…