Job Listing Detail

Position Title:

Recreation Therapist

*Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.

Listing Number:10744-13CC

State Agency:
Public Health and Human Services
Montana State Hospital PO Box 300
Warm Springs, MT 59756
Phone:(406)693-7031
Fax:(406)693-7059
TTY:(406)693-7022
E-mail:tthun@mt.gov or jevans@mt.gov [3]

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Local Montana Job Service Workforce [4]

Position Number(s):

69131712

Openings:

1

Location(s):

Warm Springs

Job Status:

Full-Time Permanent

Shift:

Varied Shifts

Date Posted:

7/23/2013

Closing Date:

8/2/2013

Department:

Public Health and Human Services

Division:

AMDD

Bureau:

Montana State Hospital

Union:

MEA/MFT

Bargaining Unit:

024

Band/Grade:

5

State Application Required:

Yes

Salary:

$15.50

Salary Unit:

Hourly

Applicant Pool:If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Special Information:

Montana State Hospital (MSH) in BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWEST MONTANA is recruiting for a full-time Recreation Therapy position. The Hospital location affords outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, fishing, and hunting.

Selection procedures to be used in evaluation of applicant&#39 [5];s qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the Montana State Application form, a structured interview, a performance test, and reference and criminal background checks.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check

Duties:

The recreation therapist helps patients build resiliency and life skills. Other responsibilities include: 1) Interviewing and observing patients to assess physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, rehabilitation needs and plans appropriate interventions; 2) Designing and developing treatment programs and interventions addressing patients assessed needs; and 3) Developing treatment goals and evaluating patients progress toward goals and revises goals as needed.

Competencies:

Required for the first day of work:
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and make oral presentations.
• Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
 

Education/Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation.
• 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.

Supplemental Questions: None Required

Additional Materials Required:

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts