Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: ETA $13.12 ET $14.00

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing expressive therapy services to patients, providing assistance to professional and paraprofessional staff members in providing quality expressive therapy services. Demonstrate competency in providing therapeutic group activities with preadolescents (3-12), adolescents (13-17) and adults (18 and older, including geriatrics).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

Provide activity, art, music, or relaxation based therapy for patients of all age groups
Provide a positive/supportive environment for all patients during Expressive Therapy groups
Demonstrate verbal and written communication
Plan and execute Expressive Therapy groups based on specific themes
Provide groups that are therapeutic and meet treatment goals of all patients
Adapt group plans based on the needs of patients
Educate patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical and psychological needs
Conduct Expressive Therapy groups that improve patients' mental and physical well-being
Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and other healthy coping skills
Observe, analyze, and document patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment programs as needed
Develop an intervention plan to meet needs of patients, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy and record on MTP
Communicate behavioral observations to members of the Expressive Therapy team
Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures of the organization
Remain current on organizational standards such as (but not limited to) CALM, CPR, and Relias learning
Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - COMPANY WIDE

Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team Oriented and Values Diversity

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials

Job Requirements

EDUCATION-Expressive Therapist Assistant:

High School/GED required
Associates degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least one year of experience in the human services field required

EDUCATION-Expressive Therapist:

Associates degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field required
Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least two years of experience in mental health required if 60 hours of college credit is not obtained

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.