Weekend Rehab Therapist (Short-Hour DAYS) - Behavioral Health 250

Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Milton
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.Telecare operates the Telecare Pierce County Evaluation & Treatment (E&T) center in Pierce County WA. This program is a secure 16-bed inpatient facility for adults, ages 18+ who meet the criteria for services under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). We serve people who are experiencing acute mental health crisis and require intensive support to maintain safety. Our mission at this facility is to engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. We are looking for employees that have a desire to work in a team environment that is focused on recovery and empowerment.Employment Status: Short-Hour .4Shift: DAYSDays: Saturday and SundayPOSITION SUMMARYUnder supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersCoordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned members served, including leading and co-leading therapeutic groups, developing therapeutic activities and writing group descriptions, and scheduling therapeutic activities in collaboration with members served when possibleCoordinates outings for members served and supervises them on outings; may require driving van on outingsCoordinates special eventsFacilitates community meetings and groupsProvides clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns, and volunteers, as directedParticipates in the planning of the Rehabilitation ProgramParticipates in the development of Recovery PlansCompletes assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), annual comprehensive assessments, and assessments that accompany changes of conditionDocuments observations and assessments, as requiredMust assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location)Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health settingDiscipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employmentAll opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.Preferred:MA/MS in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational CounselingSKILLSAbility to observe, assess, record and report social, ADL, and psychiatric behavior of members servedPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, push, pull, lift, and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition, and dexterity, as well as to occasionally drive and be exposed to uneven walking ground.EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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