Recreational Therapy Aide(DOH/NMBHI #13049)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking a Recreational Therapy Aide to provide on-unit recreational activities for patients in the Forensic Treatment Unit. You will support treatment teams, help design activities to develop skills for community reintegration, and participate in treatment planning.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, program coordination experience, and experience working with mentally ill populations.

Qualifications

• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating programs in clinical or hospital settings is required.
• Experience working with treatment teams in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience working with clients, residents, or patients who are mentally ill is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-unit recreational classes/activities for FTU patients.
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Develop, review, and update treatment plans and perform initial assessments.
• Assist in implementing activities that help patients reintegrate into the community.

Skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Coordinating programs

Experience with treatment teams

Experience with mentally ill clients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title Recreational Therapy Aide(DOH/NMBHI #13049)

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing on unit Recreational (REC) classes/activities to patients assigned to the Forensic Treatment Unit (FTU).

How does it get done?

The job gets done by performing tasks such as:
providing classes/activities to help patients learn and practice the skills and attitudes required to more fully integrate them within the community. Additional responsibilities include being actively involved in treatment team meetings and developing, reviewing, updating treatment plans and completing initial review assessments.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with verbal and non-verbal communication;
• Experience working with coordinating programs;
• Experience working with treatment teams and hospital setting;
• Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-cigarette Free Campus.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.