DSHS CSTC Recreation Therapist 2

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card transportation

5% premium pay for on-site work

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services in Lakewood, WA, seeks a Recreation Therapist 2 to provide comprehensive therapy services as part of the BHAA team at the Child Study and Treatment Center. You will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate interventions to support patient well-being.

You will organize and lead 15–20 recreational therapy activities weekly, conduct crisis-appropriate interventions, document progress, and supervise students and

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and CTRS certification.
• At least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience.
• Ability to lead groups and manage crisis situations with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments and develop/tie in treatment plans for patients.
• Lead 15-20 recreational therapy activities weekly, inside and outside hospital setting.
• Conduct 1:2 or 2:1 Recreation Therapy interventions as directed by the treatment team.
• Document client progress and any incidents in the chart; maintain attendance.
• Provide input on patient progress during recreation therapy groups in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Plan and implement community integration and transition activities.
• Direct and train recreation therapy students, practicum students, and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Group leadership

Education

Accredited Therapeutic Recreation program

CTRS certification

Job description

DSHS CSTC Recreation Therapist 2 Join the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHAA) and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Recreation Therapist 2 at Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services, including conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating therapeutic recreation interventions to support patient well-being.

Help shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State while advocating for individuals in need.

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.

Some of what you'll do:

• Perform complex assessments of patients in specialty service; plans, organize and implement therapeutic recreation plan of care to meet individual patient needs
• Organize and lead 15-20 recreational therapy activities both in and outside of the hospital environment weekly
• Conduct 1:2 or 2:1 Recreation Therapy interventions as recommended by treatment team
• Documents client's progress and/or emergent incident involving clients in the client chart
• Maintain attendance for all programs led
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups
• Attends weekly clinical meetings as scheduled
• Plan and implement community integration and transition activities
• Direct, train, and coordinate the work of recreation therapy students, practicum students, and volunteers in therapeutic recreational procedures

What we're looking for:

• Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills
• Ability to confidently lead groups of youth with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge and experience in intervening and de-escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures

Who should apply?

• Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and have at least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience.
• Those with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants must hold a CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and be registered with the Washington State Department of Health.

Additional information:

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Saleen Hernandez at [e-mail] and reference job number #07916.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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