Employment Type : Full-Time
The Recreational Therapist 2 works under general supervision of a higher level therapist or program manager exercising discretion and judgment within guidelines of the profession and those established for the work unit; provides direct recreational therapy services, evaluates patient's needs and rehabilitative potential, structures and implements individual and group treatment plans, evaluates patient's progress, maintains clinical records, evaluates with physicians, other disciplines, and higher level therapists the neurophysiological and psychosocial needs of individuals and adapts the various techniques of recreational therapy to meet these needs; develops and adjusts treatment or service plan for patient based on knowledge of patient's situation gained from interviewing and gathering case information; conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups in accordance with treatment plans and specific methodologies and techniques; attends client/staffing meetings, participates in discussions and problem-solving processes; chooses treatment modalities for their ability to produce predetermined goals such as increased muscle strength and coordination, sensory motor integration and/or increased awareness of and ability to cope with one's surroundings and interpersonal relationships; applies techniques such as training in activities of daily living, conditioning, and muscular facilitation; confers with other members of the treatment or therapy team, discussing, planning, and determining courses of action in patient care, treatment, or case determination; maintains appropriate clinical records regarding diagnosis, treatment, and summary of patient's progress; participates in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment; leads, instructs, and encourages patients in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature such as indoor and outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, music, parties, hobby shop work and special interest clubs; designs and constructs adaptive, assistive, and supportive equipment for use of patients to improve motor functioning, strengthen and support muscles, or prevent malfunction or deformity; conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin. Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:
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Pre-Employment Requirements: - Requires certification as a Recreational Therapist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) or be sit eligible to take the certification exam with the goal of becoming a Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS) within 6 months after hire or specific Health related field credential. (Music Therapist - Board Certified, MT-BC; Art Therapist Registered, ATR; Occupational Therapist, OTR/L; Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) along with a Bachelor's degree. Note: Art Therapist Registered requires a Master's Degree.
Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: