Adjunctive Therapist

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.

• • 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 multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
  • Keeps current on therapeutic resources available to best help the patients.
  • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Education/Licensure

• Current CTRS License
• Current CPR and CPI (if not current, we will provide training)

Knowledge and Experience:

• One (1) year experience of inpatient adjunctive therapy
• Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:

• Competitive rates
• Flexible schedules
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k
• Generous paid time off
• Short Term and Long Term Disability