Recreation Therapist or Recreation Therapist Senior

Recreation Therapist or Recreation Therapist Senior Working Title: Recreation Therapist or Recreation Therapist Senior Job Class: Recreation Therapist or Recreation Therapist Senior Agency: Direct Care and Treatment Job ID: 93878 Location: Moose Lake Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 04/28/2026 Closing Date: 05/11/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs Division/Unit: MSOP / MSOP ML Recreation Work Shift/Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with one evening shift 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. required per week Days of Work: Tuesday - Saturday Travel Required: No Recreation Therapist Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually Recreation Therapist Senior Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,007 - $86,506 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify. The work you'll do is more than just a job. Job Summary The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. Providing services to persons with mental illness, assessing leisure/recreational needs, creating and facilitating treatment interventions, organizing and preparing recreation participation opportunities Working with others in developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs Facilitating and contributing to recreation programming design, development and evaluation which promotes client independence while also teaching clients constructive use of their leisure time through goal planning and promoting healthy daily activities Communicating effectively orally and in writing to provide appropriate and timely documentation of therapeutic service delivery Participating in department meetings/committees for the purpose of enhancing therapeutic programming Note: This vacancy is being posted at the Recreation Therapist and Recreation Therapist Senior levels; the level at which the positions are filled will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Recreation Therapist Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Park/Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education, Social Work, or Psychology, or a highly related field. OR 2 years of clinical experience working in a mental health, substance use disorder, and/or sex offender specific treatment setting. Experience should include at least 4 of the following : Patient Assessment Patient Treatment/Intervention Planning Patient Outcome Evaluation/Tracking Group Facilitation Adaptation of Activities Program Development Caseload Management OR 2 years’ experience working under the direction of a Recreational Therapist to deliver recreation therapy services. Education Substitution: Associate’s degree in Recreation Therapy may substitute for six months clinical experience. Recreation Therapist Senior Minimum Qualifications 2 years of experience as a Recreation Therapist OR 4 years of experience providing recreation therapy services. Experience must include at least 4 of the following and 6 months post-certification experience. Education Substitution: Associate’s degree in Recreation Therapy may substitute for six months experience providing recreation therapy services. Bachelor’s degree in applicable fields may substitute for 1 year of experience providing recreation therapy services. Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience providing recreation therapy services. Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. EDUCATION VERIFICATION – Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview or copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. About Direct Care and Treatment Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota. DCT operates treatment programs, residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and more. Your benefits may include: Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Annual pay increases Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑wellness Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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