What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS WSH Recreation Therapist 2 position at State of Washington?
DSHS WSH Recreation Therapist 2
Join the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and make a positive impact within our community by becoming a behavioral health advocate and helping shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State. Be part of our team at the Western State Hospital located in Lakewood, WA.
In this role, you will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services, which includes, conducting assessments, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting therapeutic recreation interventions.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you'll do:
Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program - Applicants must hold CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and must register with the Washington State Department of Health
AND
18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience
Equivalent education/experience
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 00141.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Join the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and make a positive impact within our community by becoming a behavioral health advocate and helping shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State. Be part of our team at the Western State Hospital located in Lakewood, WA.
In this role, you will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services, which includes, conducting assessments, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting therapeutic recreation interventions.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you'll do:
- Assess patients, plan therapeutic recreation interventions, conduct therapeutic recreation groups, conduct groups within the Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (NGRI) program and patients being evaluated for their competency to stand trial, and evaluate individual's progress
- Documents patient's progress and/or emergent incident involving patient in the patient chart
- Maintain attendance for all programs led
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups
- Attends Evaluation and Treatment Conferences (ETCs) and assists in formulation of patient's treatment plan
- Attends Rehab meetings as scheduled
- Assists with Rehab sponsored events such as holidays, special events and diversity activities as needed
- Participates in Rehab Quality Management activities to review/enhance evidence-based TR services
- Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills
- Ability to confidently lead groups of adults with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge and experience in intervening and de-escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures
Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program - Applicants must hold CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and must register with the Washington State Department of Health
AND
18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience
Equivalent education/experience
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 00141.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Salary : $4,299 - $5,783
