STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of State Hospitals; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Student Assistant in Recreation Therapy Intern for Napa County. The role supports Rehabilitation Therapy Services with intermittent-actual time worked, in office, at the Napa facility.

Responsibilities include leading treatment groups, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with mental health needs. Applicants must be enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation and complete STD.678 forms.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation.
• STD.678 Employment Application with all experience and education details required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups.
• Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital.
• Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations.
• Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies.

Education

Therapeutic Recreation program enrollment (undergrad/grad)

Job description

Working Title

STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN

Classification

STUDENT ASSISTANT

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-527886

Position #(s)

480-190-4870-902

Working Title

STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN

Classification

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A

$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B

$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C

$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Napa County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Student Assistant

Facility

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has an intermittent-actual time worked vacancy for Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern.

Duties Include: Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups. Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital. Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations. Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process.

Expectations for entering internship include current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation.

Please see "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" below for additional information required with STD.678 application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include all experience and relatable education.
• Attach current college transcripts and/or proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program.
• Completed Supplemental Application with ALL additional information requested. Please see "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS"

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.

For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa