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DSHS WSH Recreation Therapist 2
Join the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Recreation Therapist 2 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. Help shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State while advocating for individuals in need. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services, including conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating therapeutic recreation interventions to support patient well-being. Some of what you will do: Assess clients with developmental disabilities, plan therapeutic recreation interventions, conduct therapeutic recreation groups, conduct groups within the Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) program and patients being evaluated for their competency to stand trial, and evaluate individual's progress Documents client's progress and/or emergent incident involving clients in the client chart Maintain attendance for all programs led As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups Attends Evaluation and Treatment Conferences (ETCs) and assists in formulation of patient's treatment plan Attends weekly clinical meetings as scheduled Assists with HMH Recreational Department sponsored events such as holidays, special events and diversity activities as needed Participates in Rehab Quality Management activities to review/enhance evidence-based TR services What we're looking for: Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills Ability to confidently lead groups of adults with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges Ability to work independently Knowledge and experience in intervening and de-escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures Who should apply? Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and have at least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience. OR Those with an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must hold a CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and be registered with the Washington State Department of Health. Additional information: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05202. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Join the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Recreation Therapist 2 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. Help shape the future of behavioral health services in Washington State while advocating for individuals in need. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive Recreation Therapy Services, including conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating therapeutic recreation interventions to support patient well-being. Some of what you will do: Assess clients with developmental disabilities, plan therapeutic recreation interventions, conduct therapeutic recreation groups, conduct groups within the Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) program and patients being evaluated for their competency to stand trial, and evaluate individual's progress Documents client's progress and/or emergent incident involving clients in the client chart Maintain attendance for all programs led As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RT (Recreation Therapist) provides input regarding patient's progress during recreation therapy groups Attends Evaluation and Treatment Conferences (ETCs) and assists in formulation of patient's treatment plan Attends weekly clinical meetings as scheduled Assists with HMH Recreational Department sponsored events such as holidays, special events and diversity activities as needed Participates in Rehab Quality Management activities to review/enhance evidence-based TR services What we're looking for: Strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills Ability to confidently lead groups of adults with a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges Ability to work independently Knowledge and experience in intervening and de-escalating in crisis or potentially dangerous situations with the ability to safely physically intervene to protect patients from harming themselves or others by following agency policy and procedures Who should apply? Professionals who have graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and have at least 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience. OR Those with an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must hold a CTRS certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation and be registered with the Washington State Department of Health. Additional information: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05202. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.