Denver Staffing
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II
Denver Staffing, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II
Salary: $49,728.00 - $69,612.00 Annually Location: Denver, CO Job Type: Full Time This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address: 3520 W Oxford Ave Department Contact Information: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us About Fort Logan Colorado 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 respect Person-centered, evidence-based care Trauma-informed recovery Multidisciplinary collaboration Diversity and inclusion Strong family and community partnerships Description of 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, 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. Other duties include: Treatment Implementation: Conducted according to CMHH-FL and Therapeutic Activities (TA) department procedures, standards of practice, and ethics to ensure treatment quality, safety, and effectiveness. Utilizes hospital approved low level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed, changed, modified, or terminated based on patient response to treatment or significant change in the patient's functioning. May provide group and individual treatment, as well as community outings when clinically indicated throughout the week. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License if you are using a state vehicle. Assessment and Treatment Planning: From the initial assessment, a brief interview with the patient and/or staff, and/or other means of gathering patient-centered information, the CTRS determines approved interventions to meet immediate adult inpatient treatment needs and encourages utilization of therapeutic recreation concepts in the patient's recovery. Further TR assessment (upon referral) develops specific treatment interventions to meet individualized treatment needs not addressed by the overall program. Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary manner for inclusion in the patient's care planning. This includes receiving patient referrals from across the treatment team and referring patients to other disciplines. Treatment goals and objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time specific (SMART goals). Documentation: Uses the behavioral health electronic medical records system (e.g., BEHR) to document patient responses to therapeutic care. This includes progress and outcomes to assessments, re-assessments, and treatment and discharge planning. Documentation is completed according to hospital and Therapeutic Activities department policies and procedures, and national standards of practice. Documentation must be individualized, capture each individual's progress, and be directly linked to specific treatment goals and interventions. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Rec Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Dance/Movement Therapy related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years Special Qualifications: CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or equivalent certification for specialty area (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Must obtain certification as a CTRS before hire. Conditions of Employment: Full background check and reference check required Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. 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 that information on the application. Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Comparative Analysis Process
Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions: Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website. You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf). You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
Salary: $49,728.00 - $69,612.00 Annually Location: Denver, CO Job Type: Full Time This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address: 3520 W Oxford Ave Department Contact Information: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us About Fort Logan Colorado 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 respect Person-centered, evidence-based care Trauma-informed recovery Multidisciplinary collaboration Diversity and inclusion Strong family and community partnerships Description of 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, 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. Other duties include: Treatment Implementation: Conducted according to CMHH-FL and Therapeutic Activities (TA) department procedures, standards of practice, and ethics to ensure treatment quality, safety, and effectiveness. Utilizes hospital approved low level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed, changed, modified, or terminated based on patient response to treatment or significant change in the patient's functioning. May provide group and individual treatment, as well as community outings when clinically indicated throughout the week. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License if you are using a state vehicle. Assessment and Treatment Planning: From the initial assessment, a brief interview with the patient and/or staff, and/or other means of gathering patient-centered information, the CTRS determines approved interventions to meet immediate adult inpatient treatment needs and encourages utilization of therapeutic recreation concepts in the patient's recovery. Further TR assessment (upon referral) develops specific treatment interventions to meet individualized treatment needs not addressed by the overall program. Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary manner for inclusion in the patient's care planning. This includes receiving patient referrals from across the treatment team and referring patients to other disciplines. Treatment goals and objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time specific (SMART goals). Documentation: Uses the behavioral health electronic medical records system (e.g., BEHR) to document patient responses to therapeutic care. This includes progress and outcomes to assessments, re-assessments, and treatment and discharge planning. Documentation is completed according to hospital and Therapeutic Activities department policies and procedures, and national standards of practice. Documentation must be individualized, capture each individual's progress, and be directly linked to specific treatment goals and interventions. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Rec Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Dance/Movement Therapy related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years Special Qualifications: CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or equivalent certification for specialty area (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Must obtain certification as a CTRS before hire. Conditions of Employment: Full background check and reference check required Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. 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 that information on the application. Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Comparative Analysis Process
Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions: Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website. You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf). You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or