Recreation/Vocational Therapist
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting opportunity at the Intensive Behavior Center in Boulder, MT! Our mission at DPHHS is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you! The Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) is an intensive, short-term treatment facility for individuals who have intellectual disabilities.
IBC provides an environment for building healthy, effective, and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.
The Recreation/Vocational Therapist will work to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual functioning to facilitate the full participation in life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Recreational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of technique including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings.
The therapist will treat and help maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients by seeking to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively.
Vocational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing training in skills that can lead to paid employment for individuals with disabilities.
This includes assessing individuals to identify vocational interests and skills, organizing pre-vocational activities, and securing opportunities for individuals at IBC to obtain paid employment opportunities.
Where needed, providing some job coaching and skill development to increase productivity and future success in the workplace.
What We Can Offer You The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information athttps:
//benefits.
mt.
gov/.
In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.
What You Can Offer Us Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices.
Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation strategies.
Knowledge of psychology, human behavior, and development.
Knowledge of individual and group therapy principles.
Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment.
Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental illness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
_Meet minimum
Qualifications:
_ o /Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation/ o /One year recreation therapist experience/ o /Completion of approved recreation therapist internship(s) may substitute for the one year of required experience.
/ o /National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment.
/ o /Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
/ For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Heidi Greenback at email protected .
How to Apply Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website.
When submitting the required documents, you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.
Resume To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position.
DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title:
Recreation/Vocational Therapist Location:
Boulder Requisition ID:
22144103 Recommended Skills Psychotherapy Behavioral Health Mental Health Psychosocial Progress Note Intervention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you! The Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) is an intensive, short-term treatment facility for individuals who have intellectual disabilities.
IBC provides an environment for building healthy, effective, and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.
The Recreation/Vocational Therapist will work to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual functioning to facilitate the full participation in life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Recreational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of technique including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings.
The therapist will treat and help maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients by seeking to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively.
Vocational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing training in skills that can lead to paid employment for individuals with disabilities.
This includes assessing individuals to identify vocational interests and skills, organizing pre-vocational activities, and securing opportunities for individuals at IBC to obtain paid employment opportunities.
Where needed, providing some job coaching and skill development to increase productivity and future success in the workplace.
What We Can Offer You The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information athttps:
//benefits.
mt.
gov/.
In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.
What You Can Offer Us Knowledge of recreation therapy interventions and practices.
Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation strategies.
Knowledge of psychology, human behavior, and development.
Knowledge of individual and group therapy principles.
Knowledge of recreational activities and related equipment.
Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental illness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
_Meet minimum
Qualifications:
_ o /Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation/ o /One year recreation therapist experience/ o /Completion of approved recreation therapist internship(s) may substitute for the one year of required experience.
/ o /National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification is required within one year of employment.
/ o /Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
/ For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Heidi Greenback at email protected .
How to Apply Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website.
When submitting the required documents, you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.
Resume To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position.
DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title:
Recreation/Vocational Therapist Location:
Boulder Requisition ID:
22144103 Recommended Skills Psychotherapy Behavioral Health Mental Health Psychosocial Progress Note Intervention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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