Certified Art Therapist - (Santa Rosa) Job at Northern California Behavioral Health System, Santa Rosa, CA

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  • Northern California Behavioral Health System
  • Santa Rosa, CA

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE: Certified Art Therapist

PAY RANGE: $44.00-$57.20 PER HOUR

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Clinical Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The primary role of the Certified Art Therapist is to plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to adult, adolescent or child patients under Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for emotional or substance abuse problems. The Certified Art Therapist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities

Conducts group and individual sessions for patients, within scope of practice which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, movement therapy, occupational rehabilitation, exercise, games or leisure activities.
In collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team, develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
Demonstrates sound application of activity therapy theory and methodology.
Provide individual activity therapy as order by patient’s physician.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Administrative Assignments

Evaluate patient progress and document results in patient chart and department records
Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
Perform routine and assigned clinical and administrative tasks
Exhibit a commitment to quality and process improvement

Requirements

POSITION Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with a certification in music, art, or recreation therapy.
One year experience in a health care field with emphasis in activities and/or recreational therapy.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Vision: see details of objects at close range.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
Lift up to five (5) pounds.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Life Insurance
(Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
Short and Long-Term Disability
(with additional buy-in opportunities)
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

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