Position Summary:

Provides activity therapy treatment to groups and individuals to facilitate optimal rehabilitation and health of mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped patients/clients.  Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Activities Therapy Program for the facility.  Participates in the performance improvement and continuous quality (CQI) improvement activities of the Activity Therapy Services

 

 

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Delivers artistic therapy services and supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statement of the facility.


• Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive artistic therapy program in collaboration with the Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS) and the Director of Clinical Services.


• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders, and physical disabilities and those related to music/art therapy services.


• Able to direct and coordinate artistic activities programs for entire population served at the hospital.


• Demonstrates ability to ensure artistic therapy activities meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patients/clients of the facility.


• Makes recommendations to the CTRS for new artistic therapy methods and techniques; provides in-services to staff.


• Demonstrates ability to assess patient/client pain that may interfere with the optimal level of functioning or participation in rehabilitation.  Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.


• Demonstrates ability to implement all necessary safety precautions are taken to provide a safe environment for patients/clients and staff.  Documents unusual events.


• Demonstrates ability to engage the patient/client in purposeful activity using therapeutic methods and goals, which are considered standard practice for artistic therapies that are identified in the treatment plan


• Demonstrates ability to treat patients/clients and families with respect and dignity.


• Demonstrates all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.


• Demonstrates and supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality


• Evaluates, selects and recommends new therapy supplies and equipment.  Ensures preventive maintenance programs are in place.  Recommends repairs and/or replacements


• Stays current in field through continuing education, seminars/conferences/workshops, professional societies, and journals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members


• Follows all safety rules while on the job.


• Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.


• Corrects minor safety hazards.


• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.


• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.


• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.


• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

 

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. 


• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.


• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.


• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required


• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word. 


• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.


• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior 

 

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital


• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws. 


• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.


• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.


• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership


• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.


• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.


• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

 

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.


• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand


• Desire to go above and beyond for others


• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences