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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Advanced Psychoeducational Specialist (Art Therapist)

Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia

Full time, Days (32 hours/week, Three days a week and one weekend day, 9AM - 5:30PM)

Art Therapist Registered (ATR) highly preferred!

Job Summary

The Advanced Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). Provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates Psychoeducation groups and provides individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients.
• May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
• Offers community resource knowledge and coordination of activities.
• Completes assessments, care planning and discharge planning in collaboration with the Social Worker team.
• Provide one-on-one (1:1) patient safety companion service and patient checks as needed.
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Education

• Masters degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required)

Licensing & Certifications

• Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following (required)
• Care Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS)
• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
• Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
• Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required)

Skills & Abilities

• De-escalation and Crisis Intervention
• Debriefing and documentation
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient centered care and care planning
• Performing medical and safety screenings

• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Mentoring and training of employees
• Participation in enterprise-wide workgroups

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

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