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    Therapist III - New Castle, United States - State of Delaware

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    Introduction

    Make a Difference with DHSS

    Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

    We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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    Summary Statement

    This Therapist III will be responsible for providing creative arts therapy services to patients in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. The primary job responsibilities will be to identify clients who will benefit from creative arts therapy, engage those clients in individual and group therapy, work with clients' treatment teams, and document progress in progress notes and recovery plans.

    Essential Functions

    Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

    THERAPIST

  • Administers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline.
  • Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's data.
  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.
  • Instructs individuals, their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
  • Prepares records and reports on individual's progress.
  • Job Requirements

    JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist III Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  • Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
  • At least two years experience providing professional therapy services.
  • Possession of one of the following certification, license or registration:
  • Certified Music Therapist by the Certified Board for Music Therapists or eligible for certification.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.
  • Registered Art Therapist by the American Art Therapy Association or eligible for registration.
  • Registered Dance Therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association or eligible for registration.
  • Registered Drama Therapist by the National Association for Drama Therapy or eligible for registration.
  • Additional Posting Information

    This posting may be closed on or before 06/26/2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).

    Conditions of Hire

    This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

    Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

    Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

    Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .

    DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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