Mental Health Therapist -Adjunctive

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses patient's need for non-medical services within the parameters of the treatment plan. Works as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides adjunctive therapy modalities to individuals and groups on the inpatient unit. .
• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients in the inpatient setting.
• Coordinates the patient's adjunctive therapy treatment with the multidisciplinary treatment team, patient's and others as appropriate.
• Records patient data in the medical record to include the leisure assessment, group and individual progress notes and other plans of care as appropriate for the patient.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the adjunctive mental health therapy and treatment team, provides coverage and arranges coverage when needed.
• Attends in-service and continuing education activities to comply with the system requirements and to maintain up-to-date licensure/certification specific to the role.

Tuesday-Saturday

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: none

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist eligible, Registered Art Therapist eligible, Or Board-Certified Music Therapist

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic interventions suited for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric patients.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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