Recreational Therapist (NS) The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. The Recreational Therapist position will plan, implement and evaluate quality recreational therapy (RT) treatment programs for adults with co-occurring diagnoses based on an individual assessment of needs, interest, abilities and referrals from the physician. This position is responsible for providing non medical diagnostic services and rehabilitative treatment for each patient referred with appropriate documentation of patient progress and participation in RT groups. The Recreational Therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, acting as the RT representative to the assigned unit. This position develops individualized treatment plans and implements interventions to improve life skills, enhancing quality of life and function of referred patients.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(KSAs):Knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structure, mechanics of movement, life-cycle growth and development.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications for Recreational Therapy services.
Knowledge of psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning.
Conditional Requirements:
Ability to complete the physical requirements for CPR and CPI certifications. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 252-830-3426.Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
