Colorado Staffing
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II
Colorado 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 FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado . Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
About Fort Logan Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL)
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
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, 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. 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. Training/Education Competencies and Responsibilities: Maintains current skills, remains informed of best practices, retains and gains knowledge and competencies in the treatment of persons with mental illness. This includes commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aspects and cultural issues, psychiatrically and holistically sound treatment and risk interventions, trauma informed approaches, and TR treatment techniques. Required to maintain current TR certification (i.e., CTRS credential), as well as complete other hospital and/or TA Department continuing education requirements. Attends TA Department meetings, treatment team meetings, and represents the TA Department on hospital committees or task forces to foster inter-departmental communication and collaboration to achieve the Hospital's mission. Engages in prioritizing patient care needs, such as providing treatment when a colleague is absent (e.g., sick call). Collaborates in supervision to improve Recreation Therapy services and may provide intern supervision as assigned. Provides rotating support of the Hospital's Rec Room for drop-in patient care opportunities and assists in the development and implementation of TA Department-sponsored events. 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. This position will be paid biweekly. 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. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process
Structured Application Review
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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 FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado . Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
About Fort Logan Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL)
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
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, 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. 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. Training/Education Competencies and Responsibilities: Maintains current skills, remains informed of best practices, retains and gains knowledge and competencies in the treatment of persons with mental illness. This includes commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aspects and cultural issues, psychiatrically and holistically sound treatment and risk interventions, trauma informed approaches, and TR treatment techniques. Required to maintain current TR certification (i.e., CTRS credential), as well as complete other hospital and/or TA Department continuing education requirements. Attends TA Department meetings, treatment team meetings, and represents the TA Department on hospital committees or task forces to foster inter-departmental communication and collaboration to achieve the Hospital's mission. Engages in prioritizing patient care needs, such as providing treatment when a colleague is absent (e.g., sick call). Collaborates in supervision to improve Recreation Therapy services and may provide intern supervision as assigned. Provides rotating support of the Hospital's Rec Room for drop-in patient care opportunities and assists in the development and implementation of TA Department-sponsored events. 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. This position will be paid biweekly. 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. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process
Structured Application Review
After