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Recreational Therapist Ii Drc
Company | The State of New Hampshire |
Address | , Concord, Nh |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $44,129 - $61,893 a year |
Expires | 2023-06-18 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
New Hampshire Hospital
Department of Health & Human Services
36 Clinton Street
Concord NH
Recreational Therapist II
$44,128.50-$61,893.00
Full-Time 1st shift
Position 15912
Labor Grade: 21
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, New Hampshire Hospital has a Full-Time vacancy for a Recreational Therapist II.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with major study in therapeutic recreation, or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic recreation.
Experience: Three years of experience in therapeutic recreation.
License/Certification:
- Successful examination and certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and authorization to use the initials of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Licensure as a Recreational Therapist by the New Hampshire Allied Health Professionals Governing Board for Recreational Therapists. If not yet licensed in New Hampshire, must have a conditional license.
- Must possess a valid driver's license in the state in which the employee resides with appropriate endorsements required for the type of vehicle being operated. Must successfully complete the State's Safe Driving Program within the first six (6) months of employment, maintain certification, and have a current New Hampshire driving record verified by the Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles indicating no major traffic violations.
Recommended Work Traits: Knowledge of recreational therapy, group work techniques and theory-based practice. Knowledge of problems associated with mental illness or emotional disabilities. Ability to offer alternatives to modify behavioral patterns through recreational/physical activities. Ability to plan recreational therapy programs with an understanding of the principles, practices, and techniques of professional Therapeutic Recreation. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to secure the cooperation of both professional and non-professional persons. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the patient population. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
Responsibilities:
- Communicates and collaborates with team members, department members, hospital staff, and community agencies through verbal or written means to ensure effective interdisciplinary patient services and continuation of services.
- Plans and implements evening and weekend activities to meet the social and leisure needs of patients. Schedules patients for appropriate activity groups to meet individual needs and progress toward treatment goals. Plans and implements one hospital special event annually.
- Performs and participates in Quality Improvement activities to monitor and improve aspects of care.
- Administers Rehab assessments, discipline assessment and annual assessments of all patients referred for treatment to evaluate patient's level of functioning. Develops treatment plan interventions and schedules patients to ensure individual and group programs meet treatment goals.
- Maintains treatment areas and equipment in a safe and therapeutic manner and assures that supplies are sufficient to meet patient and program needs. Requests purchase of equipment and supplies relevant to assigned area.
- Participates in educational activities relevant to age and disability needs of population served to keep current on best practices in the field. Monitors trends and keeps aware of licensure and certification changes that affect practice.
- Documents patient progress towards treatment goals in the medical record; prepares reports and statistical data as needed. Utilizes basic computer skills to successfully operate the Electronic Health Record (EHR), communicate through email, and produce reports.
- Develops, implements, documents and monitors individualized recreational therapy programs to maximize patient functioning in the areas of social, cognitive, psycho-educational, physical and emotional wellness in individual and/or group programs.
- Supervises clinical interns and staff/volunteers, as assigned, to coordinate work assignments. Assists in orientation of new employees to the Rehab Department.
- Attending training programs as appropriate.
- Reporting on the job injuries to Supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
- Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Communicating with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, harassment, violence, etc...).
- Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, infants and AED training.
- Establishing and maintaining therapeutic boundaries in relationships with patients.
You may also contact Human Resources at [email protected].
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.53% of pay
Other Benefits:
o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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