Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
Summary:
Provides evidenced-based clinical and art therapy assessment and treatment for adults, adolescents and children via individual or via group format. Completes psycho-social assessments plus family and individual sessions. Assists with treatment team meetings and discharge planning, training of residents, interns and healing arts therapists.
Responsibilities:
Provides evidence-based art therapy assessment and treatment either via individual or group format.Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations and treatment plans.Assists with discharge planning and community resources.Provides medical consultations, as needed.Assists with treatment team meetings.Assists with training of medical residents, psychology doctoral interns, and healing arts therapists.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLANNING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Masters (Required)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years experience working with children, adolescents and adult patients who have psychiatric, substance abuse or medical conditions Other Information: Additional Education Info: Masters in Mental Health and Art therapy
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 80%
Climbing = 80%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 80%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
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