Rehabilitation Counselor (C), Expressive Therapist

General Summary:

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced Expressive Therapist who will provide quality rehabilitation and recovery services with focus on Music Therapy within the Expressive Therapy Services in accordance with the Rehabilitation Department and DMH policy and procedures as well as The Joint Commission (TJC) at all times to ensure quality care. The selected candidate will provide person centered and trauma informed Recovery and Rehabilitation services to adults of the Northeast Area who have psychiatric and medical needs through the use of Expressive Therapy.

The Expressive Therapist also promotes and supports a recovery and resiliency model of Rehabilitation by implementing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 10 fundamental components of recovery. The Rehabilitation Services department has a foundation built upon teamwork by co-leading groups, embracing flexibility, and participating in various committees.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week, 1st shift Monday 11:00AM - 7:30PM, Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (These are a general summary and are not all inclusive):

· Assesses skill levels, strengths, interests, and potential challenges as well as providing interventions which facilitate success, while supporting individual choice.

· Provides work adjustment training, social skills training and provides ongoing support to individuals served to increase successful rehabilitation outcomes.

· Provides Expressive Therapy assessment and treatment.

· Provides Music Therapy assessment and treatment

· Assists individuals served in developing and monitoring their individualized and person centered rehabilitation/recovery goals and schedules.

· Participates in various committees, assigned meetings and trainings.

· Facilitates groups, activities, and events, including community transition groups and trips.

· Supervises staff and Expressive Therapy students as assigned.

· Partners with the Fieldwork Supervisor and completes all related documentation.

Required Qualifications:

· Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation, including techniques of counseling for psychiatric rehabilitation.

· Demonstrated experience with the principles and practices of expressive therapy including the types and content of a wide variety of expressive therapy techniques and modalities.

· Familiarity with the types and symptoms of mental illness.

· Basic knowledge of the methods of general report writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge of the Recovery and Resiliency Model, experience supervising students, ability to function independently, understanding of motivational interviewing techniques and a comprehensive knowledge base of the components of community integration.

· Completion of degree requirements for Expressive Therapist; full licensure as an Expressive Therapist

· Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

· MT-BC (music therapist Board Certified)

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health. Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, option 4.

General Summary:

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced Expressive Therapist who will provide quality rehabilitation and recovery services with focus on Music Therapy within the Expressive Therapy Services in accordance with the Rehabilitation Department and DMH policy and procedures as well as The Joint Commission (TJC) at all times to ensure quality care. The selected candidate will provide person centered and trauma informed Recovery and Rehabilitation services to adults of the Northeast Area who have psychiatric and medical needs through the use of Expressive Therapy.

The Expressive Therapist also promotes and supports a recovery and resiliency model of Rehabilitation by implementing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 10 fundamental components of recovery. The Rehabilitation Services department has a foundation built upon teamwork by co-leading groups, embracing flexibility, and participating in various committees.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week, 1st shift Monday 11:00AM - 7:30PM, Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (These are a general summary and are not all inclusive):

· Assesses skill levels, strengths, interests, and potential challenges as well as providing interventions which facilitate success, while supporting individual choice.

· Provides work adjustment training, social skills training and provides ongoing support to individuals served to increase successful rehabilitation outcomes.

· Provides Expressive Therapy assessment and treatment.

· Provides Music Therapy assessment and treatment

· Assists individuals served in developing and monitoring their individualized and person centered rehabilitation/recovery goals and schedules.

· Participates in various committees, assigned meetings and trainings.

· Facilitates groups, activities, and events, including community transition groups and trips.

· Supervises staff and Expressive Therapy students as assigned.

· Partners with the Fieldwork Supervisor and completes all related documentation.

Required Qualifications: