RPTA Recreation Job Board: Recreation Therapist Position in ...

Additional Salary Information:

Applicant Pool:If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Special Information:

Montana State Hospital (MSH) in BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWEST MONTANA is recruiting for a full-time Recreation Therapy position. The Hospital location affords outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, fishing, and hunting.

Selection procedures to be used in evaluation of applicant's qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the Montana State Application form, a structured interview, a performance test, and reference and criminal background checks.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check

Duties:

The recreation therapist helps patients build resiliency and life skills. Other responsibilities include: 1) Interviewing and observing patients to assess physical and mental status, capabilities, and interests, rehabilitation needs and plans appropriate interventions; 2) Designing and developing treatment programs and interventions addressing patients assessed needs; and 3) Developing treatment goals and evaluating patients progress toward goals and revises goals as needed.

Competencies:

Required for the first day of work:
? Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices.
? Knowledge of psychology, human behavior and development.
? Knowledge of individual and group therapy principles.
? Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment.
? Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities; medical and physical disabilities.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Ability to write reports and make oral presentations.
? Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
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Education/Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s degree in therapeutic recreation.
? One year recreation therapist experience.
? Completion of approved recreation therapist internships may substitute for the one year of required experience.
? National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment.

Source: http://rec-job-board.blogspot.com/2013/03/recreation-therapist-position-in-montana.html

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