Expressive Group Specialist
Our offerings include:
- 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.
- Licensure and/or certification in one of the following areas is 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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