Recreational Therapist - Whitaker PRTF

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work We are currently recruiting for a Recreational Therapist at Whitaker PRTF. This position provides Recreational Therapy services for residents throughout Whitaker PRTF. This position evaluates residents referred for Recreational Therapy through a comprehensive individualized assessment. This position designs and implements Recreational Therapy programs and interventions to meet the residents' treatment goals and monitors and documents the resident's response, participation, performance, and progress towards the goals identified in the Master Treatment Plan. This position has regular written and/or verbal communication with each treatment team regarding residents receiving Recreational Therapy. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Previous work experience with adolescents through the facilitation of individual and group recreation therapy. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. The normal working hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. 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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information. About Whitaker PRTF: Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is an 18-bed secure residential treatment facility operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. As part of the Child and Family Services Section, it provides residential care, supervision, and educational services for 18 youth ages 13-17 with complex behavioral, emotional, psychological, and neurological disorders. It also provides community liaison support services for students and families with a staffing complement of 72 full-time clinical, educational, residential and support positions. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Recreational Therapist (NS) Position Number 60044326 Grade MH07

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