Full Time Licensed Adjunctive Therapist (CRTS/OT/DANCE/MUSIC/OR ART THER
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Reno, Nevada, US
The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational...
Job description
The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment program. This position will work four 10 hour days. Responsibilities: - Plan, implement, and direct therapeutic recreational programs and activities for patients. - Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy. - Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being. - Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. - Document patient’s progress or regression during their activities. - Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities. - Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs. - Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities. - Serves as a member of a multidisc...