Recreation Therapy Aide

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hiring a Recreation Therapy Aide at Montana State Hospital. Recreation Therapy Aides plan, organize, and facilitate structured therapeutic activities based on patients’ diverse preferences and interests. Activities take place on patient units and in designated treatment areas across the campus, and include campus-wide events, large and small group activities, and individualized sessions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working as a psychiatric technician.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience planning and facilitating social and recreational activities, including fitness, arts and crafts, sports, social leisure, recreation, hobbies, and music.
• Knowledge of the application and use of recreation and fitness equipment.
• Skill using motivational techniques to encourage patient involvement in treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with patients requiring different degrees of assistance.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with HIPPA policy and procedure.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment, including spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Successful applicants must pass position-relevant background checks and reference checks before an offer is extended.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement structured therapeutic activities that meet patients’ preferences and interests.
• Facilitate activities on patient units and in designated treatment areas.
• Conduct campus-wide events, large and small group activities, and assigned individualized sessions.
• Use motivational techniques to encourage patient involvement in treatment.
• Work with patients who require different degrees of assistance.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED