RECREATION THERAPIST 1

2 weeks ago

Warm Springs MT USA, United States State of Montana Full time
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Recreation Therapist at the Montana State Hospital.

The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.

Recreation Therapists help patients build resiliency and life skills. What that looks like is interviewing and observing patients to assess physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, rehabilitation needs and plans appropriate interventions; designing and developing treatment programs and interventions addressing patients assessed needs; and developing treatment goals and evaluating patients progress toward goals and revises goals as needed.

This position is eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

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 (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), 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.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

* Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices.
* Knowledge of psychology, human behavior, and development.
* Knowledge of individual and group therapy principles.
* Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment.
* Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities; medical and physical disabilities.
* Meet minimum qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation.
* One year recreation therapist experience.
* Completion of approved recreation therapist internships may substitute for the one year of required experience.
* National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your application on the State of Montana Careers website.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

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