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Program Therapist
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What they do
An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$55,184 / year median in Tennessee
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Collierville, TN (onsite)Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pmSalary:
$70,000- 75,000 based on experience and licensure Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation.
Cs:
Care- Provide the best possible patient care Compliance
- Ensure the program operates within all regulations Community
- Become a wonderful addition to your local community A.
Care:
All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care. Ensure accurate completion of the psychosocial assessment on each patient. Ensure accurate completion of group psychotherapy notes for each patient. Ensure accurate completion of treatment plans. Demonstrate understanding of mental health assessment of child/adolescent population. Demonstrate an understanding of adolescent counseling treatment, group therapy, and evidenced based practices. Provide understanding of adolescent case management. Ensure appropriate discharge plan is in place for each patient. B.Compliance:
Ensure the program operates within all regulations Participate in outcome studies timelines, understanding of administration of the tests and when they are to be reported. Participate in treatment team meetings with medical director. Complete all notes in prescribed timeline. Comply with all regulations. C.Community:
Become a wonderful addition to your local community. Demonstrate understanding of community education definitions and activities. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration. Present EmbraceU to community as directed by Administrator. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program successRequirements Education:
master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work or master's degree in other counseling related field.Licensure:
License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by state. May include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.Certification:
Must meet any applicable state certification standards.CPR/BLS certification may be required based on site staffing needs, as at least one staff member onsite must maintain current CPR/BLS certification