Recreational Therapist - Whitaker PRTF
Job description
***Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of
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.
Position: 60044326
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.
About the Department of Health and Human Services
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
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 website for State Benefits.
Qualified candidates must possess and application clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Licensure as a Recreational Therapist under the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL).
ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process.
Management prefers experience working with adolescents through the facilitation of individual and group recreation therapy.
Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.
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