Dshs BHA Recreation Therapist 2

DSHS WSH Recreation Therapist 2

Join the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) to make a positive impact within our community by becoming a behavioral health advocate and helping shape the future of our services in Washington State!

Here you will support the Department of Social & Health Services mission of Transforming Lives at the Western State Hospital in Lakewood. In this role - you will serve as an active member of a team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services. These services include conducting assessments, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting therapeutic recreation interventions.

As a Pierce County employee - you are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Later start time is negotiable. Work performed on-site at this location at least three days a week, may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.  If you've read to this point, are still interested, and feel this aligns with you - then we encourage you to apply.

Don't delay - apply TODAY!

Some of what you'll do:

• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups

• Assess patients, plan therapeutic recreation interventions, and conduct therapeutic recreation groups

• Document patient's progress and/or emergent incident involving patient in the patient chart

• Maintain attendance for all programs led

• Attend Evaluation and Treatment Conferences (ETCs) and assists in formulation of patient's treatment plan

• Attend Rehab meetings as scheduled

• Assist with Rehab sponsored events such as holidays, special events and diversity activities as needed

• Participate in Rehab Quality Management activities to review/enhance evidence-based RT services

What we're looking for:

• Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills

• Ability to confidently lead groups of adults with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge and experience in intervening and de-escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures

Who should apply?

Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

• NOTE: Applicants must hold CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and must register with the Washington State Department of Health

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.    

Questions? Please contact kris.george@dshs.wa.gov  and reference job ad number 16217.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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