Expressive Arts Therapist

• Hourly rate starting at $22 per hour.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• 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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute, Master’s degree preferred.
• Acceptable Licensure/Certification:
  • Licensure and/or certification in one of the following areas is required:
    • Recreational Therapy (CRTS required);
    • Music Therapy(CBMT required);
    • Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT or BC-DMT Required);
    • Art Therapy (ATR-BC Required);
    • Occupational Therapy (OT licensed Required);
    • Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT Required); or
    • Other Therapies considered with verified State or National certifications.
  • Current CPR and 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.

• 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.
• Complete specialized screeners.
• Plan, prepare and organize group or individual recreation activities appropriate for the milieu and meeting the needs of the patients.
• Plan, prepare and organize specialized activities for the weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• Communicate with community providers.
• 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.
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention, utilizing physical restraints as necessary.
• Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participates in periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Executive, physicians, and co-workers.
• Concur with members of the treatment team for the benefit of the patient.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Function as a patient and family advocate at all times.
• Orient new staff members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

• Adheres to all Hospital policies.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in using basic computer programs, including the Hospital’s electronic health record and other programs needed to complete the role.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision and on-going training.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
• Respect the privacy of patients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the patient’s treatment.  All patient-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Meet dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Use the computerized timekeeping system correctly.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Complete in-services and return in a timely fashion.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Other job duties as assigned.

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