Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - SHN

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

 

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Do you love the great outdoors? This might be just the place for you! Orofino is centrally poised to access and play in an outdoor community full of adventurous opportunities of hiking, camping, and backpacking in the national forests, or take advantage of Dworshak Lake and the multiple rivers for fishing, boating and water activities. There are plenty of winter activities to access for down-hill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

State Hospital North is a 55 bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital dedicated to treating individuals with mental health needs through a supportive culture of teaming and collaborative recovery-oriented decision-making. We currently have (1) full-time position open, weekdays, to join (2) full-time Recreation Therapy positions and (2) full-time Psychiatric Treatment Coordinators. The Therapeutic Recreation Department is well integrated into the fabric of State Hospital North, being referred as “the Heart and Soul” of the hospital. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients as they move toward independence and mental health recovery.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Complete assessments identifying patient’s social, physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs, strengths and abilities related to leisure functioning
• Develop long and short-term treatment goals centered around patient’s goals for recovery 
• Collaborate and communicate with interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient health needs and abilities
• Evaluate progress, plan and implement treatment programming
• Complete timely documentation meeting requirements of policies and procedures
• Facilitate leisure groups and activities in support of patient identified needs and interests to support treatment goals and interventions
• Support hospital’s mission, goals and philosophy
• Coordinate and communicate programming needs/plans with identified departments

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic recreation

• Good knowledge of:

  • Therapeutic recreation theory, practices, and methods. Typically requires completion of upper division (or graduate level college coursework) related to a degree in recreational therapy, special education, adaptive physical education or a closely related field that specifically addressed therapeutic recreation theory, practices and methods.
  • Recreation activities and equipment and their suitability for patients with mental health or special needs concerns. Typically requires completion of upper division (or graduate level college coursework) related to a degree in recreational therapy, special education, adaptive physical education or a closely related field, that specifically addressed recreational activities and equipment and their suitability for handicapped/special needs clients.
  • Purpose and administration of assessment instruments. Typically requires upper division or graduate level college coursework related to a degree in recreational therapy, or a closely related field such as special education or adaptive physical education that covered assessment instruments OR experience administering recreational therapy assessment instruments (e.g., in a supervised or guided practicum associated with a degree program).
  • Human growth and development patterns. Typically requires completion of upper division or graduate level coursework in human growth and development patterns (physical and emotional development or developmental psychology).

• Experience:

  • Developing recreational therapy treatment goals for clients. Typically requires experience developing therapeutic recreation treatment goals for activities related to client skills and needs.
  • Planning and conducting individual and group therapy sessions. Typically requires professional work experience planning and conducting individual and group therapy sessions and developing therapeutic recreation treatment goals for activities related to client skills and needs. Limited experience plus completion of coursework such as group dynamics, recreational activities, or experiential education, leisure education is also acceptable.

 

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 

PHONE:(208) 334-0681

 

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary : $65 - $10,000