Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist-Multiple Positions (BHS1&2)

Initial Posting Date:

12/20/2024

Application Deadline:

01/31/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5232.00-$8416.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist-Multiple Positions (BHS1&2)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Behavioral Health Specialistto join our Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies Department. 

The CTRS provides individualized treatment to patients based on their discipline specific education, training, licensing, and board certification in Recreation Therapy.

The CTRS completes clinical assessments, develops clinical interventions to meet individualized persons served treatment needs, creates program and treatment goals, and provides rehabilitation-focused clinical services to persons served. 

What will you do!

The CTRS completes clinical assessments in accordance with Oregon State Hospital, specific discipline, and professional standards within timelines established by policies and protocols.  They participate in the development of program plans based on persons served needs and goals.  They provide discipline specific and evidenced-based interventions that support individualized treatment plans and coordinate those interventions with overall clinical delivery of treatment services. They evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and track persons served progression or regression towards goals. 

The CTRS reassess persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating the treatment plan to report out to the interdisciplinary group as an active member of the team representing the Treatment Services Department.

The CTRS are supervised by a clinical manager who evaluates the position through direct observation, documentation review, clinical supervision, treatment outcome measurements, persons served satisfaction responses, and peer/other management feedback. The CTRSis in daily contact with managers in other units, members of various treatment teams, interns, volunteers, and students.

Provide up to 20 hours of direct services to persons served through 1:1s, on-unit clinical groups, and/or treatment mall clinical groups.

• Provide high quality services that reflect emerging best practices.
• Track and document in Electronic Medical Records persons served progress or regress toward their individual treatment goals.
• Reassess persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating treatment care plans.

• Regularly evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions and communicate with clinical supervisor.
• Communicate routinely with Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies Director/Associate Director, and Treatment Mall Manager, informing them of actions taken in unusual situations, limitations in skill, scheduling issues, absences, leave, supplies, etc.
• Facilitate constructive resolutions that utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques used at the hospital when interacting in conflicts or stressful situations.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Passion for serving people with severe mental health challenges.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Time management skills.
• Self-starter, productive, and high performer.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, concise, and complete manner.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused on work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build/sustain positive working relationships with management and staff.
• Value cultural diversity; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and humility.
• Clinical flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist- Bachelor's degree related to Therapeutic Recreation & certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist is needed by OSH, within the first 6 months of employment if not already obtained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Behavioral Health Specialist 1

A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health science AND two years of experience related to the series concept; OR A Master’s degree in behavioral health science AND one year of experience related to the series concept.

Behavioral Health Specialist 2

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept; OR

A Master’s degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

What's in it for you?

• Autonomy and ability to maximize your clinical strengths.
• Opportunities to pursue clinical skills development and interests.
• Opportunities to build strong, working relationships with professionals from multiple disciplines.
• Satisfaction in making a positive difference in the lives of patients.
• OSH qualifies as an eligible employer involving Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

*This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Attach a Cover Letter
• Attach a Resume

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Projecthomepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa Perez, SPHR. 

Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711) 

Email: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information:

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• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test; this includes marijuana due the use of federal funds within Oregon State Hospital.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.