Expressive Therapist PRN Weekends Preferred Shifts Days

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address: 9100 W 74TH ST

City: SHAWNEE MISSION

State: Kansas

Postal Code: 66204

• Conducts group therapy using expressive therapy modalities in alignment with the Treatment Plan.
• Assesses patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional status to determine eligibility for group treatment.
• Provides Expressive Therapy Assessments for new patients.
• Documents patient progress at the conclusion of each group and individual session.
• Motivates patients to engage in Expressive Therapy and other unit activities.
• Formulates therapeutic impressions and synthesizes information into ET Assessments according to Behavioral Health policy, Joint Commission/DNV standards, and CMS standards.
• Documents treatment plan objectives and interventions, implements the plan, and reevaluates progress.
• Participates in crisis intervention, individual counseling, acute care observation, and making observational rounds as part of the therapeutic team.
• Identifies and supervises the use of materials that may pose a danger to patients at risk for self‑harm.
• Practices ethical standards of specific disciplines and demonstrates continued interest in professional development through seminars and reading professional literature.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of inpatient and intensive outpatient programs [Required]
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and therapeutic approaches for appropriate interactions and interventions [Required]
• Patient-centered approach with ability to connect with each patient [Required]
• Awareness of therapeutic boundaries and ability to monitor transference within the therapeutic relationship [Required]
• Computer knowledge and use of electronic medical records [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

• Occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, recreational therapy, or activity therapy

• 1+ year experience working with psychiatric, physical rehabilitation or medical patients or other position related experience [Required]
• 2+ years of position related experience [Preferred]

• Formal de-escalation training

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) [Preferred]
• Occupational Therapist (OT) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$21.82 - $40.59

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.