STUDENT ASSISTANT

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528766
Position #(s): 455-501-4870-902
Working Title: Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern
Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT
Salary Range: $18.27 - $24.62 per Hour
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Student Assistant
Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Position Summary

The Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern (9-Month Temporary Intermittent) will be under the direct supervision of the Internship Supervisor, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in cooperation with the service internship committee under the direction of the Program Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH).

Responsibilities

• Learn to provide rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate patient assessment, treatment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning and community reintegration by using the principles and practices of the respected disciplines to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies of the patients.
• Learn to provide recovery focused treatment activities and participate in the treatment teams of patients assigned under the supervision of the Internship Supervisor.
• Learn to organize, plan, and conduct rehabilitation therapy treatment groups. Groups will follow recovery principles, recognizing and integrating the patient’s strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals.
• Apply and demonstrate knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
• Absorb and assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of patients.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and other clinical meetings as assigned and/or requested.
• Prepare and present a case study to the rehabilitation therapy service.

Requirements

• Completion of coursework towards a degree in Recreation Therapy with the anticipated completion of a bachelor’s degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have basic functional leisure/recreation skills and be familiar with a wide variety of treatment interventions.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be receptive to feedback.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to maintain strong interpersonal boundaries.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• $18.27 - $24.62 per Hour

Schedule

• 9-Month Temporary Intermittent