Therapeutic Recreator I, CI (Court Involved)

About the Role

This position assesses, plans, coordinates, and implements Therapeutic Recreation programs at the intermediate level for psychiatric inpatients. The role involves functioning as a member of the treatment team, maintaining patient records, and supporting the organization’s mission through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of this environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation with a major in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None required, but the following may substitute for education:

• Current certification as a Therapeutic Recreator from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Professional experience as a therapeutic recreator, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, licensed Physical Therapist, or certified Activity Therapist, which included responsibility for clients’ assessments and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy treatment in a mental health or developmental disability setting (substituted on a year-for-year basis).
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Physical Therapy classifications or Physical Therapist and Medical Specialists specialty codes in the therapeutic field of work (substituted on a year-for-year basis).

Note: Experience assisting in these responsibilities will not qualify.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Employees may be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license for the State of Maryland if assigned duties involving vehicle operation.
• Some positions may require a specific motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
• Employees may be required to successfully complete and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Employees at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to appointment.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and must provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

Benefits

This position offers the benefits provided by the State of Maryland.