Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - SHN

State of Idaho•Orofino, ID

45d•Onsite

About The Position

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS Do you love the great outdoors? This might be just the place for you! Orofino is centrally poised to access and play in an outdoor community full of adventurous opportunities of hiking, camping, and backpacking in the national forests, or take advantage of Dworshak Lake and the multiple rivers for fishing, boating and water activities. There are plenty of winter activities to access for down-hill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. State Hospital North is a 55 bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital dedicated to treating individuals with mental health needs through a supportive culture of teaming and collaborative recovery-oriented decision-making. We are currently hiring (1) fulltime Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, weekdays, to join (2) full-time Recreation Therapy positions and (2) full-time Psychiatric Treatment Coordinators. The Therapeutic Recreation Department is well integrated into the fabric of State Hospital North, being referred as "the Heart and Soul" of the hospital. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients as they move toward independence and mental health recovery. This position is not eligible for telework. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.â¯Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.

Requirements

Licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State of Idaho; and (ii) Is (A) Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or (B) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or (C) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, Idaho Code 54.3706; or (D) Has completed a training course approved by the State. REFERENCE 42 CFR 483.24. This will include having good knowledge of the following: therapeutic recreation theory, practices and methods, recreation activities and equipment and their suitability for handicapped/special needs clients, purpose and administration of assessment instruments, human growth and development patterns.
Experience developing recreational therapy treatment goals for clients. Typically gained by at least six months experience developing therapeutic recreation treatment goals for activities related to client skills and needs.
Experience planning and conducting individual and group therapy sessions. Typically gained through at least six months experience plus completion of coursework such as group dynamics, recreational activities, or experiential education; leisure education is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments identifying patient's social, physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs, strengths and abilities related to leisure functioning.
Develop long and short-term treatment goals centered around patient's goals for recovery.
Collaborate and communicate with interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient health needs and abilities.
Evaluate progress, plan and implement treatment programming.
Complete timely documentation meeting requirements of policies and procedures.
Facilitate leisure groups and activities in support of patient identified needs and interests to support treatment goals and interventions.
Support hospital's mission, goals and philosophy.
Coordinate and communicate programming needs/plans with identified departments.

Benefits

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
Employee assistance program