Recreation Therapist II, I or Recreational Activities Specialist II, I

About the role

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, directing and conducting client therapy programs
• Instructing or supervising clients in an inpatient behavioral health facility

Requirements

• Education and experience requirements vary based on level:
• Recreational Therapist I: Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation, physical education or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recreational Therapist II: Master’s degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education; or a bachelor's degree in these fields and one year of experience in recreational therapy; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recreational Activities Specialist I: One year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recreational Activities Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organize activities
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques

Benefits

ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retail Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Pay

- Open/Close dates: 6/24/2026-until filled - Full-time - Hourly payrate: Level I-$20.19, Level II-$21.15 - Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Recreation Department - Vacancies: 1

Schedule

Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer