Job Title: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, US, 89146
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1 - Requisition ID: 16569
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division: DHHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Business Unit: HR-SO NEV ADULT MENTAL HEALTH
Work Type: PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 32
Salary Range: $46,499.76 - $68,632.56
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: 775 684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov
Position Description
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist I at Rawson Neal & Stein Hospital.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialists perform initial and periodic assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to assist individuals in correctional institutions, rehabilitation programs, long-term care facilities, residential facilities, mental health facilities, and facilities for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to improve their mental and physical health and/or social functioning. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbent will interview patients to assess recreational interests and physical, mental and/or emotional limitations; review medical records and confer with medical personnel regarding physical disabilities, injuries, or other medical conditions; evaluate individual needs and strengths; prepare treatment plans and document prescribed therapeutic activities within the constraints of available resources, facilities, and security requirements. Plan, organize, and implement a wide variety of therapeutic activities including fitness, wellness, leisure education, social skills, art, and music; modify and adapt equipment to accommodate special needs; schedule and conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
This is a full-time position and the incumbent will be working an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//
Vaccination Requirements
Per NAC 441A, this position has been identified as a position that must enter an institution for vulnerable populations. Department of Health and Human Services new hires, who must enter an institution for vulnerable populations within the normal scope of their employment who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 must receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to the pre-employment date.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in therapeutic recreation, recreation, or specialty area, such as art, dance, music or physical education and one year of technical experience in recreation therapy in a clinical, residential, community-based and/or correctional environment; OR certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Special Requirements
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
- A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Nearest Major Market: Las Vegas