Recreational Therapist Ii Drc

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Hospital has a full-time vacancy for a Recreational Therapist II.

Summary:

Plans and delivers recreational therapy services for acute psychiatric patients to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical well-being and recovery.

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:

Special Requirements: Satisfactory completion of specified written and physical components of the Mental Health Worker Training Program within the first four weeks of employment at New Hampshire Hospital. Physical requirements include continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination.

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.
• Supervises clinical interns and staff/volunteers, as assigned, to coordinate work assignments. Assists in orientation of new employees to the Rehab Department.
• 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.
• Performs and participates in Quality Improvement activities to monitor and improve aspects of care.
• 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.

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital policies and procedures and departmental standards by:

• Establishing and maintaining therapeutic boundaries in relationships with patients.
• Reporting on the job injuries to Supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
• Communicating with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, harassment, violence, etc...).
• Attending training programs as appropriate.
• Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, infants and AED training.
• Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Donna Osborne, Supervisor IV, 603-271-5706 or Email: [email protected] .
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: 13.85% 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)

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