Recreation Therapist

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least (1) one Permanent, Full-time appointment to the Rehabilitation Therapist - Recreation classification. The Recreation Therapist works under the administrative supervision of the Program Assistant and under the general lead and clinical direction of the Chief, Rehabilitation Therapy Service.

The successful candidate must Attend and participate in clinical meetings, shift changes, and treatment planning conferences to review patient cases and clinical issues. Collaborate with the Treatment Team to develop and implement treatment services for hospitalized patients. Provide consultation to Program Management and Supervising Rehabilitation Therapists regarding patient assessments, treatment needs, and staff development. Develop treatment programs based on patient strengths, interests, clinical input, discharge criteria, and individualized goals. Create and update lesson plans for treatment programs. Evaluate treatment program effectiveness and adjust as needed. Assess assigned patients through interviews, observations, chart reviews, and clinical meetings. Complete required Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments. Develop measurable therapy treatment objectives addressing cognitive, biological, cultural, psychological, and social skills to aid discharge planning. Incorporate therapy treatment objectives into individualized treatment plans and update them according to the policy. Document patient progress, including recommendations for new treatment objectives or interventions. Ensure all therapy documentation is current, accurate, signed, dated, and in the medical record. Provide required treatment sessions to assigned patients, integrating their strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals. Adhere to all facility policies for group and individual therapy sessions. Participate in Ward Government and Therapeutic Community activities to support a therapeutic environment. Provide individual or group orientation for new patients regarding therapy programs. Plan and coordinate special unit events, such as recognition events, holiday celebrations, and nonviolent parties, to enhance quality of life. Work with patient activity coordinators and unit staff to plan supplemental activities for evenings and weekends. Maintain supplies for scheduled activities. Post a monthly calendar of unit activities, special events, and enhancement services. Inform patients of available hospital events, including concerts, tournaments, religious services, and cultural celebrations. Complete and submit required paperwork for unit and program activities. Maintain a safe and secure environment through professional behavior and interdisciplinary collaboration. Respond appropriately to alarms, physical assaults, escape attempts, and other patient-related incidents. Follow hospital policies on safety and contraband. Maintain accurate inventories of supervised or controlled therapy supplies and update quarterly. Follow all safety standards in the Rehabilitation Therapy Safety Plan and Infection Control Policy. Attend program-specific meetings, Rehabilitation Therapy Service meetings, and other assigned sessions. Participate in professional development activities, training, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Provide in-service education to staff and document per procedures. Complete necessary paperwork for purchasing equipment and supplies. Monitor and plan RAP/PBF unit expenditures. Identify and report faulty equipment and facility issues. Maintain cleaning logs for therapy equipment, including popcorn and snow cone machines.


In addition to meeting the above recruitment criteria, Rehabilitation Therapy (Recreation) applicants must also possess and provide proof of current certification or eligibility for certification as a recreation therapist issued by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. (NCTRC). Applicants must attach proof of certification or eligibility for certification to the employment application in order to be considered for a hiring interview.


If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the minimum qualifications, please visit the link to take the exam: Rehabilitation Therapist - Recreation (Safety) Exam Link


The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-501567


Position #(s):
502-000-8324-XXX

Working Title:
Recreation Therapist


Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY) $8,010.00 - $9,433.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
San Bernardino County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton


Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369

Department Website:


Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from View email address on click.appcast.io . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.


A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 501567 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.


Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey


Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Attn: HR-Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue


Patton , CA 92369


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
HR-Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue


Patton , CA 92369
HR is closed on weekends and holidays
07:00 AM - 04:30 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Please attach proof of certification or eligibility for certification as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. (NCTRC).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


Desirable qualifications : Must have experience with: rehabilitation therapy principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature; rehabilitation services related to mental, physical, developmental, or geriatric disabilities; restoring, maintaining, and developing capabilities; principles of mental health education; scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders; current trends in mental health, public health, and public welfare; federal and state programs related to rehabilitation therapy; securing accurate clinical data and recording it systematically; composing clear, accurate, and concise reports; and interpreting statistical data.


Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Rehabilitation Therapist classification.


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.