Recreational Therapist

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Recreational Therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate quality RT programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses within an inpatient setting in Greenville, NC.

You will assess needs, develop treatment plans, and document patient progress under physician referrals.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice recreational therapy in North Carolina.
• Ability to complete the physical requirements for CPR and CPI certifications.
• Educational/experience pathway via equivalent education and experience may apply per state policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate recreational therapy treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses.
• Provide non-medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment with proper documentation.
• Serve as RT representative on the interdisciplinary treatment team and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement interventions to improve life skills and enhance quality of life and function.

Skills

Human physiology

Co-occurring disorders

Psychological functioning

Education

Recreational Therapist license (NC)

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

W B Jones Alcohol , Drug Abuse Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Recreational Therapist (NS)

Position Number

60036589

Grade

MH07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Recreational Therapist position will plan, implement and evaluate quality recreational therapy (RT) treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses based on an individual assessment of needs, interest, abilities and referrals from the physician. This position is responsible for providing non medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment for each patient referred with appropriate documentation of patient progress and participation in RT groups. The Recreational Therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, acting as the RT representative to the assigned unit. This position develops individualized treatment plans and implements interventions to improve life skills, enhancing quality of life and function of referred patients.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structure, mechanics of movement, life-cycle growth and development.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications for Recreational Therapy services.
• Knowledge of psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning.

Conditional Requirements

Ability to complete the physical requirements for CPR and CPI certifications.

Mandatory Position Note

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About the Facility

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 252-830-3426.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.