- Planning and implementing therapeutic recreational programs and activities for an assigned caseload of patients.
- Conducting interviews, tests and other procedures to evaluate the patient's needs, attitudes, interests and abilities.
- Developing a therapeutic intervention plan based on observations, tests and other information, evaluating patient's participation in program activities and progress towards established goals and objectives and documenting response to various treatments and activities.
- Performing supervisory duties on a limited basis
- Annual Salary is $37,627.20 / $18.09 hourly
- Full-time, 8 hour shifts
- Monday-Friday 8-5, some weekends required.
- Non-Exempt
- 4/18/2024-until filled
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
therapeutic activities specialist ii - Cleveland, OK , USA, United States - State of Oklahoma
Description
Job Posting TitleTherapeutic Activities Specialist II
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$18.09
Job Description
Therapeutic Activities Specialist II
Join a team that CARES Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.
About the Position:
This position is responsible for the planning and supervision of various types of recreational activities; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; exercising initiative and independent judgment; and working with mentally ill clients.
Typical job functions include but are not limited to:Job Type/Salary:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Master's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and one year of experience in recreational therapy
OR
Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and two years of experience in recreational therapy
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTE:
Persons eligible to sit for the national exam provided by the NCTRC may apply and be selected; however, eligible persons must obtain certification within the six-month probationary period.
Special Requirements:
Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager - Dual Certification.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.
Our benefits include:
About us:
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults.
Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment andPreplacement Testing:
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.
Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.