Senior Recreational Therapist; DOH​/SATC

Senior Recreational Therapist (DOH/SATC #26871)

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Hourly $21.96 - $32.94
Annually $45,680 - $68,520
Pay Band C5

This job exists to provide recreational therapeutic activities within an established recreational program at a residential treatment center as part of the resident's treatment plan.

• Designs, implements, and facilitates activities and mentors work program participants, documenting progress for the varied skills and ability levels of residents.
• Makes recommendations for changes to therapeutic programs and may develop and monitor the program budget, including the authorization of expenditures.
• Ensures that all health code regulations are followed.
• Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, interdisciplinary care plans, completes assessments and progress notes.

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanism are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharges.

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression.

• Creating recreational activities and plans for adolescents between the ages of 13 to 17.
• Working in a residential treatment facility.
• Working in a therapeutic MILIEU and working recover-oriented and/or trauma-informed-care environments.
• Working as a Supervisor.

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or must obtain Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.

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This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

Government Administration