Licensed Recreational Therapist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Julian F. Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center seeks a Licensed Recreational Therapist. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment goals, and providing recreational therapy services to residents. Join a committed team dedicated to client outcomes and professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education opportunities

Loan repayment program eligibility

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of co-occurring disorders essential.
• Skilled in accurate record-keeping required.
• Able to articulate recreational therapy philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on all assigned residents.
• Develop resident treatment goals and interventions.
• Document all progress related to recreational therapy activities.

Skills

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders

Record-keeping skills

Communication

Social skill development

Education

License to practice recreational therapy

Job description

**This is a reposted vacancy announcement and

previous applicants must reapply to be reconsidered.**

The Julian F. Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC) in Black Mountain has a wonderful opportunity for a LicensedRecreational Therapist. If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider this opportunity at JFK-ADATC.

This position provides Recreational Therapy services to the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center. The Recreational Therapist primary job responsibilities are:

• Conducts assessments on all assigned residents,
• Develops resident treatment goals and treatment interventions/strategies to assist residents to gain independence
• Social skill development
• Community integration
• Provides input into the overall treatment team planning process
• Documents all progress related to recreational therapy activities and sessions

Work Week: Monday through Friday

(including some holidays and weekend coverage as needed)

Hours: Flexible Day/Evening shifts

Position Numbers: 60036410 and 60036429

This position is designated Mandatory and

must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

JFK-ADATC is committed to the continuous professional development of our employees. We offer clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials; Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, CPR and more.

In addition, JFK-ADATC qualifies as student loan repayment program employer and our employees gain valuable job security , work/life balance flexibility and opportunities for promotion and career advancement.

About the facility:
JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits.

**JFK-ADATCis an approved loan repayment facility with HRSA Nursing Corpsand theSTAR Programwhere employees can apply for programs thatwill repay part or all of your outstanding student loan debt!**Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. (This only applies to certain classifications, please contact HR if you are uncertain if it applies to the position being posted.)

Candidates are qualified basedupon the information submitted on the state job online application. Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment will not be considered as qualifying experience.

Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application. “See Resume or See Attachment” will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please complete your application in full and address EACH of the below KSA's in the body of yourapplicationunder the duties section for eachpositionyou've heldpreviously.

Qualified applicants must documenton the applicationthat they possessALLof the following by giving documented examplesunder "Job Duties" for each position held:

• Working knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications for recreational therapyservices are necessary.
• Skills and capacity to perform accurate and thorough record-keeping
• Able to articulate the philosophy, goals, and strategies of recreational therapy

For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visithttps://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resourcesfor details.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Licensedto practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Management Preferences:

• Thorough knowledge of fundamental principles, philosophies, and techniques of RT
• Working knowledge of individuals with IDD/physical disabilities
• Ability to assess complete all aspects of RT service documentation
• Sklilled in evaluating progress, make evaluative reports to treatment teams
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate RT service programs on on-going basis
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain a professional and effective relationship with population served.

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit; please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.