Recreational Therapist - Correctional Health Services

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and performing recreational therapy assessments
• Implementing evidenced-based recreational therapy programs
• Maintaining documentation to comply with licensure, state, and federal requirements
• Engage with administrative processes to encourage recreation and leisure programs within the department.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about the need of recreational therapy for diverse populations including: all genders, mentally ill, substance use, geriatric, offenders.
• Strong boundaries.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before.
• Some experience in the recreational therapy field including internships.
• A good foundation of knowledge on how to write programs and goals for those with recreational needs.

Risks Found in the Typical Office Setting

• Safe use of office equipment
• Avoiding trips and falls
• Observing fire regulations

Supplemental Information

• Requires physical exertion, standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah.
• Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:
  • Maintain Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah
  • Maintain credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC.
  • Follows all practices and requirements of the Recreational Therapy Practice Act and the Recreational Therapy Practice Rule.
  • Identify developmental needs of clients and coach, mentor, or otherwise help clients to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Evaluate treatment effectiveness.
  • Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; actively listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
  • Overtake the appropriate use of equipment, facilities.
  • Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment.
  • Observe details at close range and at a distance.
  • Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
  • Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.

About The Role

Location – 1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.