Dshs ESH Recreation Therapist 2

Recreation Therapist 2

Join our Rehab Team in a role where you are valued and have the ability to strengthen the importance of  Recreation Therapy in psychiatric rehabilitation. You will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy services.

We offer job stability, a meaningful career, internal promotional opportunities, and  flexibility of hours in a 40-hour work week.   Retirement and benefits are ideal - start a long-term career that supports a healthy work-life balance.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide Therapeutic Recreation assessments

• Document and evaluate the patient's response/outcomes to the plan in the patient's medical records

• Facilitate and provide active treatment programs/interventions for the assigned ward, unit, or population

• Develop Therapeutic Recreation clinical programs

• Serve as a member of committees as an appointed representative of rehabilitation services

• Provide treatment within the Treatment Malls with access to the following resources to support programming; full-size gym, wellness centers, state-operated library, art/craft rooms, wood shop, bowling alley, and healing gardens. Inclusive of multiple rooms that offer resources to support technology use when facilitating groups

• Patients may also be assessed to determine readiness for Community Reintegration, participate in nature walks on campus, dock fishing at West Medical Lake, and attend hospital café to teach and practice community skills

Who should apply?

Professionals who have:

• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

• Applicants must hold CTRS Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Must register with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreation Therapist

• Ability to obtain WA State Food Handler's Card within 14 days of employment

Note: Equivalent combination or experience/education

What we're looking for:

• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics

• Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients

• Ability to work with all patients in a therapeutic manner

• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles

• Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills

How to apply:

Please attach Letter of interest and Resume to this application.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision 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 alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 09307.

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 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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