Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 27, 2024

Department:

34004093 Mental Health Services Program Therapy Staff

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

35

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• .8 FTE (70-hours per 2-week schedule)
• 10-hour Day/Evening shift (8a-630p)
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education. Provides direct and indirect patient care services under direction of program manager. Utilizes patient/family needs to provide input into the care and discharge planning process.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment/reassessment.
  • Assesses level of risk.
  • Assesses level of functioning.
  • Assesses programming needs for patient/families.
  • Documents assessments.
• Plans and conducts educational/therapeutic activities.
  • Assigns patients to specific group according to team treatment plan.
  • Conducts groups as scheduled.
  • Conducts one on one education/activities as determined by the assessment and treatment plan.
  • Proactively works with all disciplines to achieve treatment plan.
• Advocate for patients rights.
  • Represents patient/family needs when patient/family is unable to do so .
  • Supports patient rights through awareness and provision of legal rights.
• Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situation to protect patient, self and environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy or social/psychological area

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years in mental health field

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by American Heart Association or Allina BLS

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently