Recreational/Music/Art Therapist/Dance Movement Therapist – (CT II)

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Job Ttitle: Recreational/Music/Art Therapist/Dance Movement Therapist – (CT II)

Company: State of Colorado


Description: This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.About Fort LoganColorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental health illnesses within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-49. The hospital has 94 adult civil inpatient beds, and over four civil treatment units, two forensic units, 44 beds total, are dedicated to providing psychiatric stabilization and restoration treatment to individuals who opined incompetent to proceed as a result of their mental illness. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.Through our core values, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:Individual dignity and respectPerson-centered, evidence-based careTrauma-informed recoveryMultidisciplinary collaborationDiversity and inclusionStrong family and community partnershipsOpt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!About this job:
This Clinical Therapist II position exists to provide recreation therapy services using patient centered, discipline specific processes that include evaluation, treatment, and outcomes. The CTRS provides therapeutic recreation with required shared programming responsibilities across teams. Direct care services are primarily provided through therapeutic groups, specialized assessments, individual sessions, and community outings when indicated. The therapist applies recreation therapy theories, practices, assessment, and treatment in a multi-disciplinary manner to inform treatment planning and recovery. The therapist documents services, maintains equipment, maintains facilities, budgets for supplies and equipment, engages in risk management as assigned, engages in formal and informal quality and performance improvement activities, and provides intern supervision when appropriate (e.g., group leadership, assessment administration, EHR documentation). In addition to assisting with streamlining TR service delivery, the Clinical Therapist II position participates in Therapeutic Activity Department events, and treatment unit and hospital-wide functions, as well as occasional patient support needs; examples may include multi-unit seasonal events such as a fall festival, hospital-supported committee membership, and transportation assistance for a patient’s discharge from the hospital.Additionally, as a Clinical Therapist II, you can expect to:

• Provide recreation therapy services using patient centered, discipline specific processes that include evaluation, treatment, and outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic recreation with required shared programming responsibilities across teams.
• Apply recreation therapy theories, practices, assessment, and treatment in a multi-disciplinary manner to inform treatment planning and recovery. The therapist documents services, maintains equipment, maintains facilities, budgets for supplies and equipment, engages in risk management as assigned, engages in formal and informal quality and performance improvement activities, and provides intern supervision when appropriate (e.g., group leadership, assessment administration, EHR documentation).
• Participate in Therapeutic Activity Department events, and treatment unit and hospital-wide functions, as well as occasional patient support needs; examples may include multi-unit seasonal events such as a fall festival, hospital-supported committee membership, and transportation assistance for a patient’s discharge from the hospital.
• Utilize hospital-approved low-level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed, changed, modified, or terminated based on the patient’s response to treatment or significant change in the patient’s functioning.
• Determine approved interventions to meet immediate adult inpatient treatment needs and encourage utilization of therapeutic recreation concepts in the patient’s recovery.
• Use the behavioral health electronic medical records system (e.g., BEHR) to document patient responses to therapeutic care.
• Attend TA Department meetings treatment team meetings, and represent the TA Department on hospital committees or task forces to foster inter-departmental communication and collaboration to achieve the Hospital’s mission
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:Experience Only:Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this positionOREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) yearsSpecial Qualifications:

• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or Board Certification in the areas of Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/ Movement Therapy. Must obtain certification as a CTRS prior to hire.
• Due to the population served at this facility, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be willing and able to work with patients/clients in a secured and/or locked facility / environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an acute care hospital
• Experience facilitating groups with clients who may have little motivation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full background check and reference check required
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License
• May transport patients safely from different areas on or off campus
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
• Must successfully pass a 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening
• Influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
• This position will be paid biweekly.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.For additional recruiting questions, please contact .usAbout Us:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a plus 401(k) and 457 plansEmployer supplementedPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leavestate employee discount programExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to .Our Values:We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN FORT LOGAN IS TOBACCO FREE

Salary: $49728 – 69612 per year

Location: Denver, CO

Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:16:05 GMT


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