State of New Mexico
Recreational Therapy Aide (DOH/NMBHI # 13611)
State of New Mexico, Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States, 87701
$15.00 - $22.50 Hourly
$31,200 - $46,800 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C1
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. **Unit is Long Term Care** **Work Hours Are 8 am to 5 pm**
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be responsible for classes/activities to patients in a classroom setting to all nursing home residents of the Long Term Care (LTC) Division.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will prepare weekly lesson plans and curriculum for all psychosocial classes. Instruct required classes based on the patient needs and participate in special events.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have: Experience working in a hospital setting; Experience working with coordinating programs; Experience working with treatment teams; Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results. 2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is Long Term Care (LTC). Shift 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information:Jeremy Gonzales (505) 454-2879 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$31,200 - $46,800 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C1
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. **Unit is Long Term Care** **Work Hours Are 8 am to 5 pm**
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be responsible for classes/activities to patients in a classroom setting to all nursing home residents of the Long Term Care (LTC) Division.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will prepare weekly lesson plans and curriculum for all psychosocial classes. Instruct required classes based on the patient needs and participate in special events.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have: Experience working in a hospital setting; Experience working with coordinating programs; Experience working with treatment teams; Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results. 2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is Long Term Care (LTC). Shift 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:Jeremy Gonzales (505) 454-2879 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.