What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist (DOH/NMBHI #12974) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$18.15 - $27.23 Hourly
$37,752 - $56,628 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C3
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for patients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social, health and wellness skills. Participate in treatment team meetings and provide valuable insight into patient progress. Provide assistance to various areas of the Rehabilitation Department when required or directed.
How does it get done?
Facilitate or assist facilitating various group style classes/activities that teach important social skills. These skills include but are not limited to, communication, cognitive, performance, coping,
health/wellness of body and mind, leisure skills.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have:
Experience working with a diverse population who suffer from a mental illness;
Experience creating curriculum and/or researching materials to provide structured classroom setting instruction;
Experience facilitating classes/activities in a structured environment and group setting;
Experience working with a treatment team in a hospital setting;
Experience with basic computer use.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
This position will perform work in a hospital setting. The areas of the hospital include but are not limited to, classroom, library, gymnasium, outdoors, patient wards. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors, creating volatile situations. The facility is a 100% tobacco / e-cigarette free campus. NO tobacco products of any kind are permitted on any part of the campus.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information:Perry Montoya, (505) 454-2371, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$18.15 - $27.23 Hourly
$37,752 - $56,628 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C3
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for patients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social, health and wellness skills. Participate in treatment team meetings and provide valuable insight into patient progress. Provide assistance to various areas of the Rehabilitation Department when required or directed.
How does it get done?
Facilitate or assist facilitating various group style classes/activities that teach important social skills. These skills include but are not limited to, communication, cognitive, performance, coping,
health/wellness of body and mind, leisure skills.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have:
Experience working with a diverse population who suffer from a mental illness;
Experience creating curriculum and/or researching materials to provide structured classroom setting instruction;
Experience facilitating classes/activities in a structured environment and group setting;
Experience working with a treatment team in a hospital setting;
Experience with basic computer use.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
- SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls 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 ls 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 position will perform work in a hospital setting. The areas of the hospital include but are not limited to, classroom, library, gymnasium, outdoors, patient wards. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors, creating volatile situations. The facility is a 100% tobacco / e-cigarette free campus. NO tobacco products of any kind are permitted on any part of the campus.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:Perry Montoya, (505) 454-2371, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $37,752 - $56,628
