Recreational Therapist II-Davis County Jail-Utah State Hospital

Do you enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts and other recreational activities? The Utah State Hospital is looking for a compassionate, energetic person to fill our Recreational Therapist position in the Davis County Jail Competency Restoration Unit in Farmington, UT. Join our staff who are dedicated to maintaining the physical, social and emotional well-being of the individuals that reside at our facility.

This job is located at the Davis County Jail, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025, USA

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $21.63 - $32.48 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Keera Johnson | keerajohnson@utah.gov | 801.344.4211

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Preparing and performing recreational therapy assessments.
• Implementing recreational therapy activities and programs.
• Functionally supervise and train staff to assist with recreational activities.
• Maintaining records to comply with federal requirements.
• Writing reports indicative of progress or regression of the individuals.
• Adapting program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
• Assess activity needs such as staffing, training, security, etc.
• Monitoring cases to ensure that treatment plans are being followed.
• Discussing results, findings and/or recommendations with appropriate parties.
• Acting as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of clients.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) with the UTAH Division of Occupational Professional Licensing (DOPL).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients and has a good foundation of knowledge on how to write programs and goals for those with recreational needs.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before.
• Has credentials of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
  
  

About The Role

Location –

Davis County Jail, 800 W State Street

Farmington, Utah, 84025

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here .

Additional Benefits

Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

The Agency The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our website .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.