Rehab Therapist - Music, Dance, Drama Or Art Therapy - Behavioral Health 105

TELECARE CORPORATION

CORDILLERAS MHRC

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,3000 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Cordilleras is a licensed 68-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) and a licensed 49-bed adult residential facility (ARF) called The Suites. Cordilleras primarily serves San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; AM Shift; Sunday - Thursday

Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday - Saturday

Minimum Compensation: $26.05 Hourly

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to clients, both on an individual and group basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is required. A B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling, license commensurate with the degree and a valid Class II California Drivers License and insurability may be required. Criminal justice clearance and education verification are required.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Coordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned clients, including:

1. Developing a schedule of therapeutic activities with and for individual clients.
2. Coordinating and monitoring daily activities.
3. Coordinating and supervising clients on outings.
4. Coordinating client fund raisers and special activities.
5. Driving the van on outings, as assigned.

• Provides clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns and volunteers, as directed.
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic groups.
• Participates in the planning of the Rehabilitation Program.
• Participates in the development of the Individual Treatment Plan.

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
• Actively participates and facilitates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

ASSESSMENT

• Observes, records and reports client social, ADL and psychiatric behavior.
• Completes the psycho-social assessment, including assessing the clients educational and vocational needs.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies, including:

1. Actively participating in maintaining the inventory and ordering of equipment and supplies.
2. Maintaining order and cleanliness in the Rehabilitation Activity Rooms.
3. Monitoring the upkeep and safety of equipment and supplies.

• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Role models excellent professional practice.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - REHAB THERAPIST

ACTIVITY

(Hours per day)

NEVER

0 hours

OCCASIONALLY

up to 3 hours

FREQUENTLY

3 - 6 HOURS

CONSTANTLY

6 - 8+ HOURS

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending (neck)

X

Bending (waist)

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

Infrequent

Crawling

X

Twisting (neck)

X

Twisting (waist)

X

Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left---

Is repetitive use of hand required?

X

Simple Grasping (right hand)

X

Simple Grasping (left hand)

X

Power Grasping (right hand)

X

Power Grasping (left hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

X

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

Infrequent

Pushing and Pulling (left hand)

Infrequent

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Infrequent

Reaching (below shoulder level)

X

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 - 6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3 -6 hrs.

Constantly

6 - 8+ hrs.

Dis-

tance

0-10 lbs.

Infrequent

Infrequent

11-25 lbs.

Infrequent

Infrequent

26-50 lbs.

Infrequent

Infrequent

51-75 lbs.

X

X

76-100 lbs.

X

X

100+ lbs.

X

X

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

YES

NO

(If yes, briefly dsecribe)

a.

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?

X

Van

b.

Working around equipment and machinery?

X

c.

Walking on uneven ground?

Infrequent

d.

Exposure to excessive noise?

X

e.

Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?

Infrequent

f.

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?

X

g.

Working at heights?

X

h.

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?

X

Van

i.

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?

X

j.

Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens,

sewage, hospital waste, etc.

X

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)