DSHS ESH Recreation Therapist 2
Job description
Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is expanding! Come join our team where patient impact thrives from collaboration.
We're looking for those who have a passion for supporting rehabilitation through therapy as Certified Recreation Therapists.
Some of what you'll do:
Provide Therapeutic Recreation assessments- Document and evaluate the patient's response/outcomes to the plan in the patient's medical records
- Facilitate and provide active treatment programs/interventions for the assigned ward, unit, or population
- Develop Therapeutic Recreation clinical programs
- Serve as a member of committees as an appointed representative of rehabilitation services
- Provide treatment within the Treatment Malls with access to the following resources to support programming; full-size gym, wellness centers, state-operated library, art/craft rooms, wood shop, bowling alley, and healing gardens. Inclusive of multiple rooms that offer resources to support technology use when facilitating groups
- Patients may also be assessed to determine readiness for Community Reintegration, participate in nature walks on campus, dock fishing at West Medical Lake, and attend hospital café to teach and practice community skills
Who should apply?
Professionals who have:
Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program- Applicants must hold CTRS Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Must register with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreation Therapist
- Ability to obtain WA State Food Handler’s Card within 14 days of employment
What we're looking for:
Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics- Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients
- Ability to work with all patients in a therapeutic manner
- Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles
- Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring 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.
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
Questions? Please contact matthew.freeman@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05605.
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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