Recreation Therapist
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State of Montana is hiring a Recreation Therapist. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) seeks a Recreation Therapist for the Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs. This role involves assessing patients' physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, then designing and developing treatment programs and interventions. The therapist will also establish treatment goals, evaluate patient progress, and revise goals as needed to help patients build resiliency and life skills.
Key focus areas include Interview and observe patients to assess physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, Rehabilitate needs and plans appropriate interventions, and Design and develop treatment programs and interventions addressing patients assessed needs.
Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Recreation Therapist Experience and NCTRC Certification. Important skills include Recreation Therapy Interventions, Recreation Therapy Practices, Psychology, Human Behavior, Human Development, and Individual Therapy Principles.
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[montana-logo-4.png (121×121)] The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Recreation Therapist at the Montana State Hospital. The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state. Recreation Therapistshelp patients build resiliency and life skills. What that looks like is interviewing and observing patients to assess physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, rehabilitation needs and plans appropriate interventions; designing and developing treatment programs and interventions addressing patients assessed needs; and developing treatment goals and evaluating patients progress toward goals and revises goals as needed. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices. * Knowledge of psychology, human behavior, and development. * Knowledge of individual and group therapy principles. * Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment. * Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities; medical and physical disabilities. · Meet minimum qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation preferred or related field. * One year recreation therapist experience. * Completion of approved recreation therapist internships may substitute for the one year of required experience. * National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment. * * How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your application on the State of Montana Careers website. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Recreation Therapist Location: Warm Springs Requisition ID: 26140906
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