Recreational Therapist - Maury CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Recreational Therapist (S) at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. The role involves data entry, reporting clinical impressions, and assisting in group or individual counseling sessions focusing on arts and crafts, leisure activities, horticulture, and quilting.

The position may require monitoring supplies, assisting in testing in the diagnostic center, and supporting treatment goals under supervision.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board.
• Experience in group or individual counseling is preferred.
• Ability to document progress and report outcomes to the Treatment Team.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and data collection; report clinical impressions from assessments and daily activities.
• Assist in group or individual supportive counseling (arts, crafts, leisure activities, horticulture, quilting).
• Monitor supplies for programming and help set up testing in the diagnostic center.

Skills

Behavior therapy

Behavior management

Population knowledge

Goal writing

Program planning

Progress reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recreational therapy licensure

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Recreational Therapist (S)

Position Number

60068637

Grade

MH07

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. Maury Correctional Institution is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 1500 offenders. Positions at this level perform duties that include data entry and collection, and making and reporting clinical impressions of inmates during assessments or in daily activities on the Residential Mental Health or infirmary unit. This position may assist in group or individual supportive counseling in groups such as arts and crafts, leisure activities, horticulture, and quilting. This position may be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying supplies used for programming. The employee may set up testing situations in the diagnostic center and monitor inmates as they work on treatment goals, and may also assist in aftercare planning under the direction of a clinical social worker. Employee's supportive counseling role includes use of crisis intervention techniques and referral to treatment staff as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $ 41,407 - $62,111

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Proficient knowledge of fundamental principles, techniques and methods of behavior therapy field to include assessments, evaluations, development of goals and activities.
• Proficient knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Working knowledge of population served and of the area when required for particular job.
• Demonstrated skills in writing goals and programs.
• Proven ability to plan and conduct program of leisure/rehabilitative activities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and document progress and to present to the Treatment Team.
• Proven ability to establish rapport and relate to population served, families, colleagues and staff, community agencies and groups and variety of treatment service disciplines

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services:

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.