REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

Job Posting: Recreation Therapist

Department of State Hospitals

JC-501567 - Recreation Therapist

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

$8,010.00 - $9,433.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least (1) one Permanent, Full-time appointment to the Rehabilitation Therapist - Recreation classification. The Recreation Therapist works under the administrative supervision of the Program Assistant and under the general lead and clinical direction of the Chief, Rehabilitation Therapy Service.

The successful candidate must:

• Attend and participate in clinical meetings, shift changes, and treatment planning conferences to review patient cases and clinical issues.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team to develop and implement treatment services for hospitalized patients.
• Provide consultation to Program Management and Supervising Rehabilitation Therapists regarding patient assessments, treatment needs, and staff development.
• Develop treatment programs based on patient strengths, interests, clinical input, discharge criteria, and individualized goals.
• Create and update lesson plans for treatment programs.
• Evaluate treatment program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Assess assigned patients through interviews, observations, chart reviews, and clinical meetings.
• Complete required Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments.
• Develop measurable therapy treatment objectives addressing cognitive, biological, cultural, psychological, and social skills to aid discharge planning.
• Incorporate therapy treatment objectives into individualized treatment plans and update them according to the policy.
• Document patient progress, including recommendations for new treatment objectives or interventions.
• Ensure all therapy documentation is current, accurate, signed, dated, and in the medical record.
• Provide required treatment sessions to assigned patients, integrating their strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals.
• Adhere to all facility policies for group and individual therapy sessions.
• Participate in Ward Government and Therapeutic Community activities to support a therapeutic environment.
• Provide individual or group orientation for new patients regarding therapy programs.
• Plan and coordinate special unit events, such as recognition events, holiday celebrations, and nonviolent parties, to enhance quality of life.
• Work with patient activity coordinators and unit staff to plan supplemental activities for evenings and weekends.
• Maintain supplies for scheduled activities.
• Post a monthly calendar of unit activities, special events, and enhancement services.
• Inform patients of available hospital events, including concerts, tournaments, religious services, and cultural celebrations.
• Complete and submit required paperwork for unit and program activities.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment through professional behavior and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Respond appropriately to alarms, physical assaults, escape attempts, and other patient-related incidents.
• Follow hospital policies on safety and contraband.
• Maintain accurate inventories of supervised or controlled therapy supplies and update quarterly.
• Follow all safety standards in the Rehabilitation Therapy Safety Plan and Infection Control Policy.
• Attend program-specific meetings, Rehabilitation Therapy Service meetings, and other assigned sessions.
• Participate in professional development activities, training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Provide in-service education to staff and document per procedures.
• Complete necessary paperwork for purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and plan RAP/PBF unit expenditures.
• Identify and report faulty equipment and facility issues.
• Maintain cleaning logs for therapy equipment, including popcorn and snow cone machines.

Requirements

In addition to meeting the above recruitment criteria, Rehabilitation Therapy (Recreation) applicants must also possess and provide proof of current certification or eligibility for certification as a recreation therapist issued by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. (NCTRC).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
• Position Details
• Job Code #: JC-501567
• Position #(s): 502-000-8324-XXX
• Working Title: Recreation Therapist
• Classification: REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)
• $8,010.00 - $9,433.00 U
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: San Bernardino County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton
• Department Information
• DSH - Patton
• 3102 E. Highland Avenue
• Patton, CA 92369
• http://www.dsh.ca.gov
• Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
• Special Requirements
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email.
• Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.
• In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Rehabilitation Therapist classification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

• Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
• Human Resources Contact: Human Resources (909) 742-5550
• Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
• You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Departments EEO Office.
• EEO Contact: Rachel Guerrero (909) 742-5243 rachel.guerrero@dsh.ca.gov
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
• TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Application Methods

• Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
• By Mail
• Drop-off
• Print
• Job