Recreational Therapy, Supervisor (DOH/NMBHI #21978)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a supervisor to direct and plan recreational activities for residents in the Forensic Treatment Unit (FTU). The role involves supervising staff, coordinating programs, and ensuring coverage and safety in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience, experience coordinating programs, and comfort working with mentally ill residents. Role is full-time with state employment benefits and eligibility for health insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Education/experience may substitute for the required education.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NM driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate recreational activities for FTU.
• Cross train employees in all FTU areas.
• Monitor KRONOS daily and approve/disapprove leave.

Skills

Supervision

Program coordination

Hospital setting

Mental health clients

Education

Associate degree

Related experience substitution

Job description

Posting Details

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

Salary

$24.88 - $37.32 Hourly

$51,755 - $77,633 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will provide assistance in directing and planning of recreational activities for residents for Forensic (FTU).

How does it get done?

This job gets done by performing tasks such as:

Incumbent is responsible for the supervision/coordination recreational activities for FTU. Incumbent will cross train all employees in all areas of the FTU area. Incumbent will monitor and maintain employees KRONOS on a daily basis and weekly to include approving/disapproving leave taken.

Who are the customers?

Patients/ Residents/ Clients

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate would have:

• Experience working as a supervisor;
• Experience working with coordinating programs;
• Experience working with treatment teams and hospital setting;
• Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.

Minimum Qualification

Associate Degree in a relevant discipline and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

• 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.
• 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. As such, no tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is Forensic, Shift is 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.