441 Activity Therapist 1-Milledgeville, Central State Hospital

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Activity Therapist 1 at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Under supervision, learns to plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs, including activities such as sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and two years of related experience; preferred to hold a Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or related discipline, with additional degrees in Art

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline.
• Preferred: completion of Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Therapeutic Therapy or Horticulture Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs including sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts; conduct assessment of a client's condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

Therapeutic Therapy

Horticulture Therapy

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: 441 Activity Therapist 1-Milledgeville, Central State Hospital
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID: JR0000001687
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details: $43,784.00

Job Description

Under supervision, learns to plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities and arts and crafts. Conducts assessment of a client's condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university.


• Completion of the degree in the following: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Therapeutic Therapy or Horticulture Therapy

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.