Therapeutic Activities Program Assistant (TAPA)

For over 60 years, BryLin has been providing compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages.

BryLin Hospital is seeking a qualified part time candidate to join our team

Full Time

Shift: 1:00pm-9:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Holds groups according to schedule and in a timely fashion. Arrives on the unit with ample time prior to each group to gather patients and encourage environment.
• Effectively provides introduction at the start of each group: introduces self, guidelines for group participation, purpose of group.
• Routinely completes TA Group Log Book, and uses same to prevent repetition of groups.
• Engages the patients in a variety of developmentally appropriate, purposeful activities that may include diversional, recreational, gross motor, crafts, sensory and social.
• Is active in the process of exploring, developing and implementing new program ideas with the guidance of credentialed TA Staff and TA Supervisor.
• Fills in or assists with other TA groups as assigned by Supervisor.
• Completes and enters a group note and or interim note regarding any specific concerns, 1:1's, events, specific group outcomes in a prompt manner.
• Demonstrates a basic awareness of current status of patients and specific units.
• Is mindful of patient centered approaches, trauma sensitivity and demonstrates basic sound clinical judgment in interactions with patients.
• Insures facility is safe both in and out of the context of TA space and groups, and reports any deficiencies to Supervisor in timely manor.
• Accurately completes the TA sharps/equipment inventory sign out/in sheet when using supplies.
• Alerts Supervisor regarding any area of concern: clinical, safety, judgement, professionalism, policy, both in and out of the TA Department.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in health related field.
• 1 year health related experience, psychology experience preferred.
• Experience running therapeutic groups preferred

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Must have the ability to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug screen.

BryLin Hospital, in Buffalo, NY, is Western New York’s premier provider of specialized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.

BryLin Hospital: In some severe cases, mental health disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis (hallucinations & delusions), can be best treated in an inpatient psychiatric environment. At BryLin Hospital, we provide a safe and therapeutic environment for short-term stabilization (psychiatric hospitalization) of children, adolescents, and adults in crisis.

Our approach to inpatient mental health care means treating the whole person (physically, psychologically and spiritually) rather than just focusing on the symptoms of the illness.

Program features include:

• Compassionate care that is individualized based on patient strengths.
• Comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessment
• Behavior modification & Medication management
• Group therapy, focusing on skill building, based on the physical and social needs of the patient.
• Alternative Treatment Options, including: Yoga, Music, Art, & Pet Therapy, and more.
• Individual counseling
• And Specialized group therapies

We offer:

• Personalized care from our highly trained compassionate staff
• The highest quality medical care and safest practices
• A therapeutic space that is warm, inviting, and positive

EEO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.04 - $21.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked for BryLin or been offered a position?
• How did you hear about BryLin?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21