As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Advanced Psychoeducational Specialist (Art Therapist) - Maryview Medical Center
Hours: Full-time 32hrs per week
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
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). May provide clinical and administrative supervision.
Licensing/Certification
Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following:
Care Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS)
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)
Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L)
Education
Masters, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in healthcare, social or human services setting (required)
Essential Job Functions
Facilitates groups. Provides Individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team
Community resource knowledge and coordination of activities; particularly in the area of specialized activities such as pet therapy, nutrition, yoga.
Completes leisure assessments
Care planning
May provide one-on-one (1:1) patient safety companion service as needed.
May provide 15-minute patient checks as assigned.
Assists with the onboarding of new and/or entry level Psychoeducational Specialists
May take on more complex tasks and/or projects as needed
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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 you'd 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 Employers, 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