ATR (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System•Sacramento, CA

100d•$31 - $37

About The Position

The primary role of the Adjunctive Therapist is to plan and implement structured 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 Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's care for psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.

Requirements

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 CPR Certification.
Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer
Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
Demonstrated group process, teaching or training skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.