Expressive Therapist

Overview

BLUESTONE
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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.

The Recreation Therapist is a part of the interdisciplinary patient treatment team and is responsible for planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational groups and activities. The Recreation Therapist conducts patient assessments, 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.

• 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.
• Plan, prepare and organize group or individual recreation activities appropriate for the milieu and meeting the needs of the patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
• 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 returns 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…