Recreational Therapist Aide; DOH​/NMBHI

Overview

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

$15.00 - $22.50 Hourly
$31,200 - $46,800 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C1

Incumbent will provide therapeutic recreational classes/ activities to patients, clients, and residents at our Adult Psychiatric Division (APD).

These classes/ activities are facilitated primarily in a library setting, however, there will be times when they will be held in classroom/gym or outdoors. These classes/ activities include but no limited to:
Basic computer use, navigating through the Internet, how to access websites, library use, or other types of reading material.

Patients/Clients/Residents

The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating classes and activities to persons who suffer from a mental illness. Ability to multi-task, possess a team player attitude, ability to create comprehensive progress notes detailing the positive and negative aspects of a patient s attendance/participation in groups or activities. Maintain a high level of enthusiasm, be compassionate, understanding, patient, and thoughtful. Have the ability to be flexible when facilitating classes/activities, be able to transition teaching points quickly to capture the majority of a group s attention.

Be respectful, tactful and professional to everyone at all times. Be innovative/creative and present learning material that is most beneficial to the patients.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid driver s license and defensive driving certificate.
• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position is designated as safely sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK - Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This candidate will perform their duties in a variety of areas to include library, classroom, gymnasium and outdoor setting. The candidate will have exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged patients who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors that may create volatile situations.

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Agency Contact Information:
Danny Archuleta, , Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.