DSHS BHHA WSH Recreation Therapist 2

DSHS BHHA WSH - Recreation Therapist 2 Join the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHAA) and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Recreation Therapist 2 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. Help shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State while advocating for individuals in need. Some of what you'll do: Assess clients with developmental disabilities, plan therapeutic recreation interventions, conduct therapeutic recreation groups, conduct groups within the Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) program and patients being evaluated for their competency to stand trial, and evaluate individual's progress Document client's progress and/or emergent incident involving clients in the client chart Maintain attendance for all programs led As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups Attend Evaluation and Treatment Conferences (ETCs) and assist in formulation of patient's treatment plan Attend weekly clinical meetings as scheduled Assist with HMH Recreational Department sponsored events such as holidays, special events and diversity activities as needed Participate in Rehab Quality Management activities to review/enhance evidence-based TR services What we’re looking for: Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills Ability to confidently lead groups of adults with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges Ability to work independently Knowledge and experience in intervening and de‑escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures Who should apply? Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and have at least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience. Or those with an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must hold a CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and be registered with the Washington State Department of Health. Additional information: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at View email address on click.appcast.io and reference job number 05202. The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Prior to hiring, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington