Recreational Therapist -Murdoch Developmental Center

This is a repost. Previous applicants DO NOT NEED to reapply to be considered for position.*

We are currently recruiting for a Recreational Therapist.  This position is assigned a caseload within the Recreational Therapy (RT) Services Mobility Skills program or Social Skills program by the RT Director.  Job responsibilities include the following and any other duties assigned:

• As a member of the treatment team, this position is responsible for assessing an individual's needs through a variety of RT assessment tools, writing goals and objectives, implementing RT interventions to address active treatment with mobility or social needs of the individual, and completing accurate and timely documentation for these interventions.

• May assist with the Clinical Internship Program as assigned and assists the RT Director in various administrative duties.

•  Participates and assists in campus-wide special activities as assigned by the RT Director.

Positions: 60051730, 60051913

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, retirement, etc.

The normal working hours are Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. with some variations as required.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.    

About Murdoch Developmental Center:

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area.Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment,applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:

https://vimeo.com/268881255 

To receive credit for all of 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:

• Knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structures, mechanics of movement, life cycle growth  and development, psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning.

• Knowledge of recreational therapy theory, principles, techniques, and methods as well as their specific implications and applications to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness with an emphasis on restoring, remediating, or rehabilitating physical and/or mental functioning and independence.

• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications for recreational therapy services are necessary.

• Experience with basic principles of group facilitation techniques, debriefing and behavior management skills is necessary.

• Experience in accurately administering assessment tools, developing treatment plans, and evaluating progress according to the professional standards of recreational therapy.

• Experience in writing functional outcome goals based on interpretation of assessment results.

• Experience with assistive devices, technology and selecting activity modifications is necessary.

• Ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation is required.

• Ability to present evaluative reports to interdisciplinary team and family members.

• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, families, and a variety of professional disciplines.

Management Preferences:

Experience in working with individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities in a clinical setting.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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 919-575-1015.