Recreational Therapist (Broughton Hospital)

Recreational Therapist Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for Recreational Therapists (RT) for our Recreational Therapy team. The RT will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational therapy services under the clinical supervision of our Recreational Therapist Supervisors. The RT assists individuals in identifying barriers, interests, and the methods to overcome or utilize these in the community upon discharge. The employee completes a recreation therapy assessment utilizing a variety of assessment tools. The employee contributes to the individual treatment plans by addressing individualized problems/goals and identifying specific recreational therapy interventions to be utilized in group or one-to-one settings. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Documenting patient responses to programs;
• Documenting patient progress related to goal achievement; and
• Making behavioral observations as related to the patient's problem list and treatment plan

The RT functions as a member of assigned treatment teams and gives input related to Recreational Therapy programming and overall treatment issues. This individual must be able to effectively communicate in oral and written fashion and must be able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, a variety of professionals, and the community. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm . However, due to the nature of the services the hospital provides, the work schedule could change due to needs of the patient population. **This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events

Salary Grade: MH07
Recruitment Range: $39,864 - $59,797
Position: Multiple Positions
Exam Plan: 25-00614

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of you r NC State application form . Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• Graduation from a baccalaureate degree program in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.

Management prefers candidates with the following :

• Psychiatric experience and/or having completed an internship in a psychiatric setting
• Degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation for Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE)
• Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

About the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness. About the Department of Health and Human Services The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. Compensation and Benefits The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website (Link - NC OSHR: Benefits ) for State Benefits. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at ... . Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Broughton Hospital HR.