Experiential Therapist I
Rogers Behavioral Health
- Oconomowoc, WI
- Training
- Full-time
- Develop supportive, collaborative relationships with all disciplines to promote a positive, team-oriented approach to care.
- Provide leadership and role-modeling, incorporating group dynamics into the process.
- Communicate with individuals on a professional level.
- Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution; demonstrate a courteous, respectful demeanor in alignment with the Rogers Behavior Agreements.
- Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
- Participates in Mentorship Program.
- Develop an understanding of the ROS process.
- Apply the ROS model to department functions.
- Identify ROS concerns throughout Rogers Behavioral Health.
- Educate and inform Rogers Behavioral Health employees to the Experiential Therapy ROS plans.
- Aid in the development and participate in ROS monitoring services. Takes leadership role in metric and data collection.
- Aide in the continued updating and creation of new standard work for the department.
- Attend applicant interviews, as requested by the leader.
- Providing input on candidates as requested by the leader.
- Assist in educating staff in theory and philosophy of Experiential Therapy.
- Trains staff, as requested, on patient/resident care programming.
- Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Experiential Therapy department and assist in helping newer staff to do this.
- Attend informational meetings to increase awareness of regulations.
- Conduct experiential therapy, as scheduled, and proactively pick up additional groups when there is a call in in the ET department.
- Evaluate, plan and coordinate programming to meet patients’/residents’ needs.
- Maintain the supplies/equipment and spaces of the Experiential Therapy department.
- Be flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions.
- Be able to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and complete the activities assigned by the manager.
- Have a good working knowledge of a variety of experiential therapies.
- Helping to coordinate specialty programming such as Pet Therapy; horticultural, waterfront, cross country skiing, etc.
- Demonstrate a willingness to perform any/all duties within the capacity of one’s job and/or professional credentials.
- Complete a treatment plan and evaluation according to Experiential Therapy policy.
- Complete therapeutic documentation according to Rogers Policy.
- Assists with auditing documentation done by the team.
- 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.
- Performs duties pertaining to student recruitment, marketing Rogers Behavioral Health’s internship program.
- Provide student intern supervision in conjunction with the Experiential Therapy manager and the university.
- The Experiential Therapist II is required to develop and review policies and procedures for the student intern program with the manager of Experiential Therapy.
- Comply with the Infection Control, and Employee Health programs.
- Follow the Hospital, Human Resources and Experiential Therapy policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license/regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
- Complete all required orientation competencies and training with the Experiential Therapy department and Hospital-wide.
- Take a leadership role in Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
- Meet with the manager of Experiential Therapy monthly regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation and problem reporting.
- Be available to serve as the leader of Experiential Therapy in the absence of the supervisor/manager.
- Conduct program-specific programming off Rogers Behavioral Health grounds, following procedures for using Rogers owned vehicles, for designated patient populations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Verbal and hearing ability required to interact with patients/residents and employees. Numerical ability required to maintain records and operate a computer.
- Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.
- Position will involve exposure to aggressive/combative patients.
- Be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, according to post-employment physical.
- BS/BA degree is required, preferably in recreation, art, music, dance, psychodrama, or other expressive therapies with certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing board desired.
- A Master’s Degree or a certification/license in one of the following required: R-DMT; ATR; CTRS; MTBC; SAC-IT; TIC; Yoga, LPC or other behavioral health related certificate.
- Minimum of 1-2 years in group facilitation in a behavioral health setting required. Mentorship experience with ET staff preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Applicable to Oconomowoc and Regional Sites only.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
- Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.
- Ropes and Challenge Course training by Rogers Behavioral Health, with yearly renewal (where applicable to the position).
- Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have at least one year of educational or work experience and a licensure or certification when serving children with mental health disorders.
- Applicable to Experiential Therapy pool and Experiential Therapy fixed FTE staff dedicated to a residential cost center: Compliance in Residential Care Centers (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee training requirements.