Recreation Therapist Supvr

Recreation Therapist Supvr-(24143097)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Recreation Therapist Supervisor at MMHNCC.

Recreation Therapist Supervisor is responsible for organizing and managing a comprehensive recreation therapy program at the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center in accordance with the standards and regulations developed for providing long term care to the geriatric population. The position develops and manages a core curriculum of recreational therapy services. The Recreation Therapist Supervisor is also responsible for assisting/leading the day-to-day recreation requirements.

Why Join DPHHS:

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Major Duties or Responsibilities:

Management of recreation therapy program. Plans, implements, and evaluates evidenced based recreational activities. Directs the provision of recreational activities to ensure quality mental health services are adequate for each person served by the recreation department.Establishes, monitors and evaluates quality improvement indicators for the recreational activities in order to continually improve patient treatment outcomes. Works directly with the interdisciplinary team to review, discuss and coordinate patient care.Develops and maintains MMHNCC recreational services policies and procedures. Schedules and assigns recreational activities to appropriate staff members, monitors and evaluates the completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities.Manages and maintains the resident boutique. Works closely with business office manager regarding the recreation budget. Assessment Interviews and observes residents to assess capabilities, interests, recreation needs, and plans appropriate interventions.Consults with the resident and care plan team to design and update the individualized plan of care. Observes, analyzes, and record residents' participation, reactions, and progress during recreation sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. Documents care plans and prepares reports to reflect residents' reactions and progress or regression. Supervision Provides mentoring, coaching, guidance, training, and support to recreation aides to ensure services are delivered to high quality.Plan and implement staff development and education programs for recreation aides or other clinical staff. Establishes, assigns, directs, monitors and balances employee workloads.Handles performance appraisals, hiring/interviewing, and constructive discipline.Ensures dissemination of information through regular staff meetings.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Potential for physical injury to self or others while assisting with the de-escalation of residents. Standing prolonged periods of time and lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Training in facility approved intervention techniques is required.

Supervision:

This position supervises five employees.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices. Knowledge of psychology, human behavior and development. Knowledge of individual and group activity principles. Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment. Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities; medical and physical disabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs. Ability to facilitate collaboration and cooperation with others.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, or a related field. Two years of recreation therapist work experience. National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment. Completion of approved recreation therapist internship may substitute for three months of the required experience. Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preferred: Supervisory work experience

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