REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

State of California • Napa, CA

231d • $7,777 - $9,158 • Remote

About The Position

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa Rehabilitation Therapy Department is accepting applications for multiple permanent, full time Rehabilitation Therapist - Recreation vacancies. The candidate should be knowledgeable about rehabilitation therapy in a mental health setting, creative, have strong leadership and clinical skills. For more information about the position, please contact Camille Gentry, Chief of RTS, at [phone]. Applications will be reviewed and only the most competitive applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement will be invited for an interview. This advertisement is advertised until filled and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college.
• Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation.
• Certification as a registered recreator with specialization in therapeutic recreation by the California Board of Park and Recreation personnel, or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, or eligibility for such certification.
• Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants into the exam, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent before being considered eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of rehabilitation services, especially those relating to developmental, mental, or physical disordered offenders.
• Ability to utilize and effectively apply required technical knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the work.
• Ability to secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically.
• Ability to compose clear, accurate, and concise reports.
• Ability to interpret statistical data and analyze situations accurately.

Benefits

• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees