Allied Clinical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Job Summary The Allied Clinical Therapist will originate, plan, and administer high quality Allied Clinical Therapy to individuals and groups. Allied Clinical Therapy will include but is not limited to group counseling, creative arts therapy, psycho‑educational and therapeutic activities. The Allied Clinical Therapist will also assess patient functioning level and needs and participate as a member of the treatment team by providing clinical expertise with the aim of creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities Provides Allied Clinical Therapy to patients based on physician's referral, including interpreting recommendations, interviewing and observing patients, assessing their functioning level and treatment needs, developing individualized treatment plans to optimize functional level, and implementing the program while providing individualized care. Documents patient assessment, participation, and progress in the hospital record as per departmental policy. Develops and presents patient treatment plans at patient care meetings. Provides weekend and evening programs as scheduled. Maintains departmental records, as assigned. Performs assigned professional/clinical functions under supervision of the Allied Clinical Therapies Coordinator and/or Director of Allied Clinical Therapies. Facilitates psycho‑educational groups according to known therapeutic modalities. Plans and develops new techniques and programs. Consults and collaborates with appropriate clinicians to meet patients' goals and needs. Requisitions supplies and equipment while maintaining cost consciousness. Maintains Allied Clinical Therapies' equipment, area and supplies. Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards, other duties and projects as assigned. Participates in Princeton House Behavioral Health committee or work groups as assigned. Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department, collaborating with other caregivers/staff within and outside the department to enhance patient care and service. Credentials C-ATR, C-CBMT, C-CTRS or C-DMT (Required) Music Therapy – Music Therapy Board Certification (MT‑BC) Recreation Therapy – Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Art Therapy – ATR‑Provisional or working toward ATR‑P Dance/Movement Therapy – Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R‑DMT) Drama Therapy – working toward RDT Counseling – working toward licensure Occupational Therapy – OTR/L Social Work – Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and working toward Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Education or Equivalent Experience Master of Arts or Science (Required) Master's degree in one of the following areas: Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Social Work. Clinical internship experience in psychiatric setting preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $28.08 – $44.77 per hour. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System