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Recreation Therapist - SHS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/06

Posting End Date: 2025/05/15

Category: Human Services

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 22.75

Maximum Salary: 25.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking two applicants to fill our Recreation Therapist position for State Hospital South located in Blackfoot . This position is full-time with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (some flexibility), and working an occasional Saturday and evening. State Hospital South was established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients.

If you have previously applied for a Recreation Specialist, Therapeutic position and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must re-apply under this announcement.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. 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.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ PERSI Choice 401(k)

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Wellness programs

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Assesses patients’ leisure skills and needs.

+ Analyzes and interprets assessment results.

+ Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and plan recreational interventions.

+ Establishes recreational treatment goals to meet patient needs.

+ Conducts individual and group programs to meet established goals.

+ Obtains materials and equipment to facilitate treatment goals.

+ Documents treatment and prepares reports.

+ Coordinates treatment with other providers.

+ Evaluates patients' needs for further treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 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

+ 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.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must be Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.