Expressive Therapy Assistant
Compass Health Network

Job Info

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Compensation: $15.00 hourly

This position is responsible for providing expressive therapy services to patients, providing assistance to professional and paraprofessional staff members in providing quality expressive therapy services. Demonstrate competency in providing therapeutic group activities with preadolescents (3-12), adolescents (13-17) and adults (18 and older, including geriatrics).This position will also be responsible for individual patient assessments.

*Hours are Tuesday 1:00 pm-8:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm-8:00 pm, and Thursday 1:00 pm-8:00 pm. This will also be a position that will help with coverage PRN (as needed).

Responsibilities: 

• Provide activity, art, music, or relaxation based therapy for patients of all age groups
• Provide a positive/supportive environment for all patients during Expressive Therapy groups
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication
• Plan and execute Expressive Therapy groups based on specific themes
• Provide groups that are therapeutic and meet treatment goals of all patients
• Adapt group plans based on the needs of patients
• Educate patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical and psychological needs
• Conduct Expressive Therapy groups that improve patients' mental and physical well-being
• Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and other healthy coping skills
• Observe, analyze, and document patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment programs as needed
• Develop an intervention plan to meet needs of patients, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy and record on MTP
• Communicate behavioral observations to members of the Expressive Therapy team
• Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures of the organization
• Remain current on organizational standards such as (but not limited to) CALM, CPR, and Relias learning

 

EDUCATION

• High School/GED required
• Associates degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least two years of experience in mental health required if 60 hours of college credit is not obtained

 

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant. 

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