What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapy Assistant position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$15.90 - $25.60 Hourly
$33,072 - $53,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HA
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will provide therapeutic recreational classes/ activities to patients, clients, and residents at our Adult Psychiatric Division (APO).
How does it get done?
These classes/ activities are facilitated primarily in a library setting, however, there will be times when they will be held in classroom or outdoors. These classes/ activities include but no limited to basic computer use, navigating through the Internet, how to access websites, library use, or other types of reading material.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Clients/Residents
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with rehabilitation services.
- Experience interacting with clients/ residents.
- Experience working with treatment teams.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Employment Requirements
- SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
- CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Position will perform work in both outdoor and in an office setting with computer, phone usage and exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal. Lifting up to thirty (30) pounds may be required. Effective 01 /01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Work department is Adult Psychiatric Division (APO). Shift 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $33,072 - $53,246
