Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 -3B

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA, ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Here, you will make a difference by providing therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit. The selected candidate will provide therapeutic recreation services by assessing patients, developing and leading individualized and group treatment programs, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, and supporting patient rehabilitation, independence, and overall well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program; OR a bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology; OR possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Provide therapeutic recreation services to clients assigned to a Ward/Unit, assess new clients within 7 working days of admission, and assist in planning and establishing a daily, weekly, and monthly recreation schedule for assigned patients.
• Work with other recreation staff and other disciplines to coordinate, plan, schedule, and carry out activities with other client units and specifically develop programs for individual patients and groups of patients.
• Conduct various therapeutic groups and activities geared towards meeting specific treatment goals and objectives and provide therapeutic groups and activities to enhance the patients' abilities and independence, teaching them new skills and attitudes while promoting good health and growth.
• Administer individual treatments as ordered by the physician and carry out programs/activities through consultation with other professional staff, supervisor(s), and with consideration of the patients' needs, condition, and suitability.
• Participate as an active member of the Ward/Unit/Building treatment team and substitute for other recreational staff when they are unable to attend treatment meetings.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Permanent, or Detail

Career Progression Group: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1, 2, or 3B, depending on experience.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others