Recreation Therapist II/Correctional Health Specialist
1 week ago
Job Summary:
The County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, is seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist II/Correctional Health to join our team. As a Recreation Therapist II/Correctional Health, you will provide professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and direct a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients.
- Supervise and conduct a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social, and physical treatment modalities and techniques.
- Select, administer, analyze, and interpret a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients.
- Define recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops, and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities, and equipment and supplies.
- Contribute to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague, and systems consultations, and serves on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings.
- Conduct and/or coordinates social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources.
- Develops and maintains liaison with community agencies and recreation facilities to encourage their participation in recreation therapy and coordinate after-care follow-up programs.
- Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revises or modifies the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives.
- Documents treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards.
- Delegates responsibilities and assigns treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, reviews their work, and may prepare their performance evaluations.
- Orients new staff and members of inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provides on-going informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff.
- Provides technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate.
- Evaluates current and future need for facilities, supplies, and equipment, prepares and submits budget requests, and follows through with ordering supplies and equipment.
- Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
- Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I.
- Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in a correctional facility, which may involve exposure to potentially hazardous situations. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Benefits:
The County of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your application online through the County of Los Angeles website. Please ensure that your application is complete and includes all required documents, including a copy of your diploma, transcript, and certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The County of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.
Accommodations:
The County of Los Angeles provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (323) 914-7111.
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