Recovery Specialist | Therapeutic Recreation Lead

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Recovery Specialist for Big Spring State Hospital. The role focuses on leading therapeutic activities and developing recovery-oriented programs for patients with mental health needs.

You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver engaging therapies and wellness activities. Candidates should have an associate degree in rehabilitation and two years of related experience, plus CPR certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with people who have mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Two years of experience navigating mental health, substance use and interfacing with the criminal justice system preferred.
• Completion of an associate degree in the rehabilitation area preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
• Certified in CPR within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule, rotating schedule, extended shift or overtime.
• Independently leads and assists in developing activity-based functional and recreational groups for the patient population.
• Modifies, integrates, and implements programming for patients with diverse disabilities and cognitive levels.
• Develops curriculum and coordinates planned programming to enhance patients’ independence and wellness.
• Provides training to staff, patients, students and volunteers, including WRAP education.

Skills

Therapeutic programming

Group facilitation

Patient activity coordination

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in rehabilitation

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Recovery Specialist for Big Spring State Hospital. The role focuses on leading therapeutic activities and developing recovery-oriented programs for patients with mental health needs.

You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver engaging therapies and wellness activities. Candidates should have an associate degree in rehabilitation and two years of related experience, plus CPR certification within six months.