ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

ACTIVITY THERAPIST

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT THERAPIST

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position#16173

$19.96/hour - $30.02/hour

Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital have a Full-Time vacancy for an Activity Therapist/ Training and Development Therapist.

Summary:

To monitor training and development therapeutic programs. To plan and deliver direct services to acute psychiatric patients with an emphasis on stabilizing symptoms and enhancing functional life skills. This position is assigned to work with adult and geriatric patient populations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in adapted physical education, recreational or occupational therapy, educational psychology, counseling, health-related fields, sociology, public or private education, activity-based programming, allied health, or community service programs or related field supporting individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or special needs.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Other Requirements : Must be able to perform continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting related to direct patient care, as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination.

Trainee Option: Not applicable


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience supporting individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or special needs.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Satisfactory completion of specified written and physical components of the NH Hospital Mental Health Worker Training Program within first four weeks of employment.


2. Must complete defensive driver training within the first six (6) months of employment. Additionally, to ensure ongoing safety and compliance, all drivers are required to renew their defensive driver training every three years, managed through the Division of Risk and Benefits.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.


When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.


Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

• Develops, schedules, and implements individualized activity treatment programs in the areas of social, leisure, physical, and wellness in individual and groups programs to meet patient needs and work to treatment goals.
• Provides direct services to patients with approximately 80% of on-duty hours based on work assignment, which will include working evenings and weekends in some combination. May transport patients to meetings or appointments.
• Observes and identifies symptoms of mental illness related to age and disability needs. Assesses and evaluates patient needs. Plans and implements therapeutic activities to address those needs.
• Documents and reports relevant data in a thorough and timely manner in patients' medical record. Possesses the basic computer skills to successfully use the Rehab Program, communicate via e-mail, and produce reports.
• Collaborates with treatment team, Rehabilitation colleagues and other disciplines to provide safe and therapeutic services to patients. Demonstrates effective and timely verbal and written communications with treatment team and department members.
• Attends and contributes to multi-disciplinary treatment team, department meetings, and hospital wide committees as assigned. Provides coverage to other units of the hospital as needed.
• Maintains treatment areas and equipment in a safe and therapeutic manner and assures that supplies are sufficient to meet patient and program needs. Requests purchase of equipment and supplies relevant to assigned program area.
• Participates in educational activities relevant to the needs of patients.
• Documents and reports relevant data in a thorough and timely manner in patients' medical record. Utilizes basic computer skills to successfully operate the Electronic Health Record (EHR), communicate through e-mail, and produce reports.

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:

• performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• communicating with supervisors' issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc.);
• reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY;
• attending training programs, as appropriate.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.


For further information please contact Kimberly Gatchell, Supervisor IV, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

You may also contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.


*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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