Therapeutic Recreator I, CI

Maryland AG; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a Therapeutic Recreator II for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD.

This intermediate position plans, organizes and delivers recreation therapy to patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or other activity needs. You will work under supervision, support infection control, assist with mobility and equipment handling, and cover rotating shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None; certification may substitute for education.
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and perform therapeutic recreation for patients/clients.
• Observe infection control precautions and may assist in restraints when needed.
• Work under supervision and may be assigned to day/evening/night/rotating shifts.
• May require lifting and moving non-ambulatory patients and heavy equipment.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic Health Records proficiency

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. Jessup, MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is the intermediate level of work, at Maryland Department of Health (MDH) designated court-involved (CI) facilities, assessing, planning, implementing and performing therapeutic recreation in the treatment of mentally ill, aged, physically ill, or physically disabled patients or developmentally disabled clients in State treatment facilities or community-based programs. This position does not supervise other positions. This position receives moderate supervision from a Therapeutic Recreator Supervisor, Director of Activity Therapy or other healthcare professional. This position is required to observe infection control precautions in order to prevent contamination and spread of disease. This position may be required to physically restrain patients/clients displaying violent aggressive behavior. The work may require lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory patients/clients and lifting wheelchairs and other heavy equipment. The work may require long periods of standing, walking, bending and reaching. This position may be assigned to day, evening, night, or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends. This position is subject to call-in and overtime based on staffing needs.
This position and the Therapeutic Recreator II are differentiated on the basis of degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. This position performs duties under close supervision at times and with general supervision at other times depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed. The Therapeutic Recreator II performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation with a major in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Notes:
1. Current certification as a Therapeutic Recreator from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification may be substituted for the education requirements.
2. Experience as a professional therapeutic recreator, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, licensed Physical Therapist or certified Activity Therapist, which included the responsibility for clients’ assessments and the planning, implementation and evaluation of clients’ recreation therapy treatment in a mental health or developmental disability setting may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis. Experience assisting in these responsibilities will not be accepted as qualifying experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Physical Therapy classifications or Physical Therapist and Medical Specialists specialty codes in the therapeutic field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
Experience collaborating and co-treating within an interdisciplinary clinical team to advocate for TR goals
Experience working independently to advocate for the clinical value of therapeutic recreation within an interdisciplinary team to ensure programs are recognized as essential clinical interventions rather than just leisure activities
Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and knowledge of therapeutic technologies or mobile apps for patient emotion regulation

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to operate vehicles which require a specific motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.
4. Employees in this classification at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.