Expressive Arts Therapist

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

AGENCY

SUMMARY:

Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Expressive Arts Therapists is a part of the interdisciplinary patient treatment team and is responsible for planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational groups and activities. Expressive Arts Therapist conducts patient assessments and screener, assists with contacting community providers, participates in the treatment plan process, and creates medically- and socially- appropriate recreation activities for the patients in order to assist in patients’ physical, social and emotional wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• 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…