Recreational Therapist

Naphcare, Inc. • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a full-time Recreational Therapist or allied specialty (e.g., Expressive Arts or Occupational Therapist) to join our Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) Program, THRIVE, that operates as a 30-bed adult psychiatric unit within the Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. The program primary purpose is to provide competency to stand trial evaluation and restoration services. The Recreational Therapist will assess clients, plan, and implement diverse therapeutic groups, and evaluate recreational goals all aimed at improving overall mental health including general functioning, physical heath, motivation for treatment, and emotional well-being. THRIVE provides specialized behavioral health services for patients found incompetent to stand trial (IST) due to serious mental illness and/or mental disability, and have been remanded to inpatient restoration treatment. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. By providing patient-centered, evidenced-based, and holistic care, THRIVE seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to transfer to await further delays in their legal case by having to await transfer to a hospital. The ultimate aim is to assist defendants in moving forward with their legal case and with their lives in a healthier place.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s prepared candidate in recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, mental health, or closely related field
• Recreational Therapist certification (or allied field such as Expressive Arts or Occupational Therapy)

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience, including working with adults living with serious mental illness and/or in a correctional or adult inpatient mental health environment
• Experience planning/administering recreation therapy to mental health patients

Responsibilities

• Contributing member of the multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team
• Assess patients to inform intervention planning initially and on a periodic basis
• Facilitate and document mental health recreation therapy groups
• Facilitate and document incentivization program for patient treatment participation
• Coordinate with healthcare and custody staff regarding patients’ mental health care
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental healthcare, security, and restoration
• Demonstrate general knowledge of mental health treatment provision

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level