Allied Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient - RMC - Per Diem - Varies

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses, staff, and technology. The system is five-time Magnet-Recognized for nursing excellence and comprises 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group includes more than 250 physicians and other providers delivering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services to patients in the region.

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ based on hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range
$23.09 - $33.55

Summary (Basic Purpose of the Job):
Performs group psychotherapy mainly using specific therapy techniques (depending on certification) to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication. Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population. Documents individualized clinical progress towards Allied Clinical Therapy (ACT) discharge goals.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in creative arts, recreation therapy, and/or allied therapy. Certification in areas of specialization. Art Therapist specialty requires Master’s degree in Arts Therapy, licensed in Arts Therapy.

Experience: One-year previous experience in behavioral health sciences.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Demonstrates compassion and effective communication skills. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Special Training: Stays current on therapy technology related to area; maintains certification/licensure.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work independently; schedules time efficiently; thinks pro-actively.

Usual Work Day: Non-Exempt Hours

Reporting Relationships: Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Conducts allied therapy and psycho-educational groups. Performs group psychotherapy mainly using therapeutic interventions to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication.
• Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population.
• Orders and maintains group supplies within budget parameters, at the discretion of the manager.
• Completes allied clinical therapy assessment on admitted patients. Documents and maintains accurate records of all services rendered. Participates in the formation of individual treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides education, crisis intervention and support. Communicates, interacts and plans with representatives of other disciplines to coordinate care.
• Participates in unit-based activities and continuing education activities, performance improvement activities, and in staff meetings, conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions.

Frequent physical demands include:
Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion. Occasional physical demands include:
Sitting, Climbing (stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or Smell. Continuous physical demands include:
Talk or Hear. Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory requirements include:
Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing. Anticipated occupational exposure risks:
Bloodborne Pathogens.

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

This position is eligible for the benefits listed above. The pay range is a good-faith determination of potential base compensation and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary, factors may include location, experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

Salary details apply specifically to the position being advertised and do not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or other compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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