Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 -3B

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's ELMHS Rehabilitation Department in Jackson seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide individualized and group recreation services to ward patients, assess new admissions within 7 days, and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly activity schedules.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, facilitate therapeutic groups, and implement treatment plans to support rehabilitation, independence, and overall well-being of patients in a mental health care

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program.
• Bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology.
• Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist per NCTRC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit and assess new clients within 7 working days of admission.
• Develop and lead individualized and group recreation programs in coordination with other staff.
• Conduct therapeutic groups and activities to meet treatment goals and promote patients' health, skills, and independence.
• Administer treatments as ordered and collaborate with physicians and staff to tailor activities.
• Participate as an active Ward/Unit treatment team member and cover for others when needed.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Assessment

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation/ recreation/ therapy field

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRC)

Job description

Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist! Here, you will make a difference by providing therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit.

The selected candidate will provide therapeutic recreation services by assessing patients, developing and leading individualized and group treatment programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, and supporting patient rehabilitation, independence, and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program; OR
• A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology; OR
• Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

In this role, you will:

• Provide therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit, assess new clients within 7 working days of admission, and assist in planning and establishing a daily, weekly, and monthly recreation schedule for assigned patients.
• Work with other recreation staff and other disciplines to coordinate, plan, schedule, and carry out activities with other client units and specifically develop programs for individual patients and groups of patients.
• Conduct various therapeutic groups and activities geared towards meeting specific treatment goals and objectives and provide therapeutic groups and activities to enhance the patients’ abilities and independence, teaching them new skills and attitudes while promoting good health and growth.
• Administer individual treatments as ordered by the physician and carry out programs/activities through consultation with other professional staff, supervisor(s), and with consideration of the patients’ needs, condition, and suitability.
• Participate as an active member of the Ward/Unit/Building treatment team and substitute for other recreational staff when they are unable to attend treatment meetings.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Permanent, or Detail

Career Progression Group: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1, 2, or 3B, depending on experience.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.