Recreational Therapy Assistant (Broughton Hospital)

Health & Human Services; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Broughton Hospital, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is hiring full-time Recreational Therapy Assistants. You will support Therapists, monitor clients during activities, and document responses to guide treatment plans.

Role requires licensure as a Recreational Therapy Assistant and ability to work with diverse clients. Work location is on-site with potential for flexible scheduling and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of human structures, physiology, movement mechanics, lifecycle growth, and psychology.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy, activities, principles, modalities and their implementation.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation tools.
• Ability to work with diverse clients (ages, mental/physical capabilities).
• Ability to observe, report and document patient/client responses.

Responsibilities

• Support Therapists by implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Independently monitor clients during prescribed activities and observe progression.
• Document daily client responses and report to the treatment team.
• Provide recommendations for adjustments to treatment plans based on observations.

Skills

Human anatomy knowledge

Recreational therapy knowledge

Assessment tools knowledge

Client observation and reporting

Group delivery of services

Education

Licensed Recreational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Agency Division Job Classification Title Recreational Therapy Assistant (S) Position Number Grade MH03

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Broughton Hospital is accepting applications for full-time Recreational Therapy Assistants. In this role, Recreational Therapy Assistants support Recreational Therapists by helping implement individualized treatment plans through structured therapeutic interventions. They independently monitor clients during prescribed activities, observing behaviors, reactions, and overall progression. Recreational Therapy Assistants document daily client responses, report relevant information to the treatment team, and provide recommendations for adjustments to treatment plans based on ongoing observations. This position plays a key role in promoting safe, meaningful, and effective therapeutic engagement for clients.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00 Salary Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00 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.

• Basic knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structures, mechanics of movement, lifecycle growth and development, psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning and independence in life activities.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy, therapeutic activities, and recreation and applicable principles, techniques, methods, modalities/interventions/activities, and their appropriate implementation.
• Knowledge of the application and implementation of assessment and evaluation tools.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients (ages, mental competence, and physical capabilities).
• Ability to observe behavior and to report and document patient/client response and reaction.
• Ability to assist with the delivery of services in a group setting.

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working indoors and outdoors

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions 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 are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.

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 application. 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 ACCOMMODATION

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.

COMMUNICATION

Applicants will be communicated with 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 the Human Resources Department at Broughton Hospital at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed as a Recreational Therapy Assistant as required 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.