Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Department: Occupational Therapy
Position is located: Acadia
Work Type: Part Time Eligible
Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
Summary:
The Therapeutic Recreation Staff will be responsible for providing extensive unit-based therapeutic activities programming and a modest amount of hospital wide programming. The Therapeutic Recreational Staff will be expected to provide structured group experiences, individualized assessments and one on one treatment to patients. These interventions will allow the patients to develop and practice skill mastery in a number of areas, including, but not limited to, leisure, socialization, communication, and cognition. The Therapeutic Recreational Staff will work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team to aid in the provision of psychiatric services. Perform any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.
Responsibilities :
- Provides structured group programming to units that address a variety of skill areas; including leisure, psychosocial behavior, task performance, cognitive, ADL and communication.
- Administers all mandatory parts of the assessment (as tolerated by client.)
- Is competent in administering all parts of the assessment – this will be measured by supervisor via two observations throughout the year and ongoing review of evaluation write-ups
- Modifies assessment administration techniques as evaluation battery is modified over time.
- Documents reason for not administering parts of the assessment in the dictated report
- Understands rationale for using tests in assessment battery; be able to articulate rationale to treatment team; client; and public.
- Completes a comprehensive report that addresses areas of strengths; deficits; functional performance; client goals; necessary accommodation; and safety.
- Attends treatment team meeting following administration of assessment to discuss results.
- Formulates individualized treatment plan following administration of assessment and documents on master treatment plan.
- Provides individualized one on one treatment that targets goals identified on master treatment plan.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team members to provide comprehensive recreational therapy services.
- Attends other unit/program-based meetings in which clinical data is discussed.
- Contacts clinician/RN/MD weekly to provide ongoing consultation.
- Ensures appropriate release of information forms have been signed prior to releasing functional performance data.
- Provides specific information verbally or in writing to facilitate client treatment.
- Notifies HeIS of all requests for information from the medical record.
- Documents progress notes according to policy.
- Follows department; Nursing; Human Resources, and IDD policies and procedures.
- Completes duties and manages issues and concerns as directed by your supervisor; policies and procedures; safety officer; department head; and administration.
- Demonstrates professional behavior toward client, the family, the public, co-workers, supervisor, and student interns.
- Develop and maintain the ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary work environment.
- Functions in role of Recreational Therapy consultant in order to educate other health care providers about recreational therapy and the recreational needs of our patients.
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities, in-service educational opportunities, research projects, and the student training program
- Attends weekly supervision to review clinical and administrative issues and concerns, as well as clients, and projects; brings an agenda.
- Productivity Standard of 80% of working time is patient care oriented.
- Attends departmental and unit team meetings to coordinate comprehensive activities and clinical services.
- Assist in maintaining a work environment free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to employees, patients or visitors and that all accidents and incidents are reported by employees and properly investigated. When appropriate, assist with the return of all workers with work related injuries and illnesses to gainful employment.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
- Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
- Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
- Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
- Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
- Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required Bachelor's Degree8 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Working Conditions
- Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
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Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.
We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
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