- Plans and implements therapeutic recreational programs and activities for an assigned caseload of patients.
- Conducts interviews, tests and other procedures to evaluate the patient's needs, attitudes, interests and abilities.
- Develops a therapeutic intervention plan based on observations, tests and other information, evaluates patient's participation in program activities and progress towards established goals and objectives and documents response to various treatments and activities.
- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommends changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
- Assists in developing protocols, treatment guidelines, education materials and specialized programs for patients.
- Serves as a community resource on recreational therapy and related health care issues.
- Conducts various therapeutic recreation programs for clients' families and groups, including but not limited to outdoor adventure/wilderness programs (ropes courses, rock climbing, rappelling, backpacking, wilderness camping and canoeing), physical activity programs (sports, group games, dancing), creative expressive programs (dramatics, music, arts and crafts) and special events and programs.
- Works intensively with groups and individual clients as part of their treatment program, coaching and supervising them in active sports, group games, dancing, dramatics and related activities; and participates, if necessary, to encourage participation.
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Recreation Therapist I/II - Tecumseh, United States - Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Description
Compensation
Recreation Therapist I - $18.42 an hourRecreation Therapist II - $20.18 an hour
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE $6,000 CONTINUOUS SERVICE BONUS AVAILABLE
*Must meet eligibility criteria*
'This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.' Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for planning, organizing, directing and conducting client therapy programs and instructor supervise clients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric or medical treatment program.
Typical Functions
Level Descriptor
This is the career level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for professional level work. Incumbents at this level will plan, direct and conduct a recreational therapy program of limited size and scope. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities assigned at this level, but training and assistance may be provided to less experienced professional or technical staff.
Education and Experience
X36A
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation, physical education or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
X36B
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education; or a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and one year of experience in recreational therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
X36A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and equipment used in recreational therapy; of outdoor adventure/wilderness recreational activities; of the goals of recreational therapy and its interrelationship with other treatment programs; and of the causes of abnormal behavior and behavior modification techniques. Ability is required to supervise and plan various types of recreational activities; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; and to work with mentally ill or physically handicapped clients.
X36B
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and equipment used in recreational therapy; of outdoor adventure/wilderness recreational activities; of the goals of recreational therapy and its interrelationship with other treatment programs; and of the causes of abnormal behavior and behavior modification techniques. Ability is required to supervise and plan various types of recreational activities; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; to work with mentally ill or physically handicapped clients; and to motivate volunteer program aides.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position, possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of appointment and be willing to be on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Office of Juvenile Affairs has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. §
Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
A trial period of 12 months will be required.
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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.
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