Recreational Therapist

Position Summary

As Recreational Therapists, you are responsible for developing and implementing a recreational therapy program focused on leisure and independent living skills for your assigned living units and throughout the facility. This program is intended to prepare patients for community life. Your responsibilities will include:

• assessing the needs and goals of the patients and developing programming based on their needs.
• participating as an active member of the multidisciplinary team including collaborating and consulting as needed.
• providing training to therapeutic recreation students.
• planning, organizing, and implementing group and individual activities (e.g., arts, crafts, sports, exercise, etc.) with patients.

Salary Information

• The starting pay for the Therapist is between $27.00 - $30.04 per hour (approximately $56,100-$62,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11/05.

• The starting pay for the Senior level is between $30.50 - $35.50 per hour (approximately $63,400-$73,800 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11/04.

• A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility after to their start date.

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

• DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

At a minimum, you'll need the following:

• Certification or eligible for certification within 6 months of hire as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Eligible means you meet the requirements to take the NCTRC Certification Exam. For questions regarding certification, please visit this website for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

• Experience, education, or training assessing and documenting patients' therapeutic needs and strengths.

• Experience, education, or training developing and implementing leisure opportunities, community services, or re-entry and independent living skills.

It'd be great if you also have at least one of the following:

• Experience working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Experience working in a secure setting (i.e., mental health or corrections).

• Experience, education, or training participating in treatment plan development including developing goals and objectives to meet the needs of patients.

• Experience, education, or training using verbal intervention techniques such as motivational interviewing.

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a professional Therapist.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Katie in Human Resources at Katherine.hartmann@dhs.wi.gov

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is July 1st at 11:59pm.