Recreational Therapist - Central Regional Hospital

Central Regional Hospital

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of

Articles 6 and 7.*

This is a repost.   Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

We are currently recruiting for multiple Recreational Therapists at Central Regional Hospital (CRH). The Recreational Therapist provides group treatment activities and interventions for a diverse group of multiple ages and diagnoses of patients with varying cognitive and physical levels. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as an advisor to a treatment team for the psychosocial treatment program.

• Conduct assessments, write goals and objective, plan and implement interventions to address patient needs, and complete timely documentation.

• Participate in departmental coverage, special events, committees, and coordination and supervision of Recreational Therapy students, interns, and volunteers.

• Other duties as appropriate and assigned.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.  The normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m  to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend hours; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This position is mandatory to the Adverse Weather Policy, which will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

Positions: 60043936 and 60043932

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):

CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches.

Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility.  Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital.  We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.   Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.   We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).   Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.

  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit website for State Benefits.  To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.

 Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.   Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) by the NCBRTL.

• Knowledge in developing and implementing active treatment modalities (examples include leisure education, cognitive thought process, adaptive exercise, social skills, problem solving, copings skills, etc).

Management Preferences:

Current certification as a CTRS by the NCTRC.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation, which includes an internship.

Special consideration for any credentials or licenses required by a regulatory or accreditation agency/body shall be required in addition to the state's minimum training and experience requirements.

ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process.  Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

 http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government