Recreational Therapist 9-P11 - Center for Forensic Psychiatry

State of Michigan; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A state department in Missouri is seeking a Recreational Therapist committed to promoting health and self-sufficiency in patients. You will assess patient needs and design tailored recreational programs while working within a supportive team. This role offers a shift schedule and the potential for flexible hours after orientation.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.
• Experience: Relevant experience with recreational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the functional skills of patients and develop adaptive therapeutic recreational programs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing therapeutic activity programs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic Program Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Recreational Therapists use the principles and practices of recreational therapy to assess the functional skills of patients, developing and providing adaptive therapeutic recreational programs suited for each individual patient. Therapeutic programs are based on identified patient needs. The Recreational Therapist works with other Rehabilitation Services staff to provide therapeutic activity programs on treatment units and, at times, in a centralized program area called Main Street. The Recreational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is a treatment team member for their assigned unit.

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SHIFT: Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm; Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

Experience

Recreational Therapist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Recreational Therapist 10
One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.

Recreational Therapist P11
Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

There is potential for a work schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week after completing orientation, upon manager approval.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.


As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For questions about this specific position, please [e-mail]. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

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