Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 -3B

LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMHS in Jackson, LA, seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide recreation services to Ward/Unit clients. You will assess new admissions within 7 days and help plan daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.

Work with recreation staff and other disciplines to develop individual and group programs, conduct therapeutic groups, and support patient rehabilitation and independence through targeted activities.

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 (CTRS) per NCTRC.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit, assess new clients within 7 working days of admission, and assist in planning a daily, weekly, and monthly recreation schedule.
• Coordinate, plan, schedule, and carry out activities with other client units; develop programs for individuals and groups.
• Conduct therapeutic groups and activities to meet treatment goals and promote skills and independence.

Skills

Recreation exp

Bachelor's degree

CTRS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in rehab/recreation/therapy or PE or psychology

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.

• 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.