Activities Technician - Utah State Hospital
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6 Utah County, UT Utah County, UT Full-time Full-time $18.
38 an hour $18.
38 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Does getting paid to have fun interest you? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about how recreation benefits people's lives? If so, don't miss this opportunity to find success and fulfillment while planning activities and leisure time for the patients at the Utah State Hospital.
The Utah State Hospital has two positions opened for an Activities Technician.
As an Activities Technician, you will work under the direction of a licensed Recreational Therapist to implement individualized Recreation Therapy treatment programs and activities at this facility.
Principle Duties Plan, prepare, and implement leisure activities for the residents at the Utah State Hospital.
Work directly with the patients, staff, program leads, and Recreation Therapy staff, and train direct care staff on leisure activities.
Develop new ideas and contribute to USH recreational programs Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient's client's conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
The Ideal Candidate Has professional experience working with mentally ill patients/clients.
Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.
Has educational courses in Therapeutic Recreation and is working on a Therapeutic Recreation Technician certification.
Have or be able to obtain a (TRT) Therapeutic Recreation Technician licensure, within 12 months.
Maintain TRT licensure requirements, and CEU's, practice within the scope of TRT licensure If you would like This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the Utah State Hospital and may be used to fill FUTURE vacancies.
Example of Duties Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, groups and units, and treatment mall ( under the direction of a licensed Recreational Therapist or higher) Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient's client's conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
Assist RT Director with other duties as assigned Why You Should Join Our Team In addition to working in a state-of-the-art Psychiatric Hospital with highly skilled clinicians who provide state-of-the-art programming to the individuals we treat, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.
We provide generous paid time off so you will have a positive work-life balance.
You can find out more about the state benefits offered here.
Joining our team will allow you to teach recreation and leisure skills in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
You will be meeting these needs in a Hospital that is fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs.
The Agency Mission Statement Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.
It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.
You can find more information about the Utah State Hospital here.
Typical Qualifications Supplemental Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.
g.
, safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Work requires physical exertion.
May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.
) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment.
No tobacco use is allowed on campus.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Utah County, UT Utah County, UT Full-time Full-time $18.
38 an hour $18.
38 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Does getting paid to have fun interest you? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about how recreation benefits people's lives? If so, don't miss this opportunity to find success and fulfillment while planning activities and leisure time for the patients at the Utah State Hospital.
The Utah State Hospital has two positions opened for an Activities Technician.
As an Activities Technician, you will work under the direction of a licensed Recreational Therapist to implement individualized Recreation Therapy treatment programs and activities at this facility.
Principle Duties Plan, prepare, and implement leisure activities for the residents at the Utah State Hospital.
Work directly with the patients, staff, program leads, and Recreation Therapy staff, and train direct care staff on leisure activities.
Develop new ideas and contribute to USH recreational programs Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient's client's conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
The Ideal Candidate Has professional experience working with mentally ill patients/clients.
Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.
Has educational courses in Therapeutic Recreation and is working on a Therapeutic Recreation Technician certification.
Have or be able to obtain a (TRT) Therapeutic Recreation Technician licensure, within 12 months.
Maintain TRT licensure requirements, and CEU's, practice within the scope of TRT licensure If you would like This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the Utah State Hospital and may be used to fill FUTURE vacancies.
Example of Duties Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, groups and units, and treatment mall ( under the direction of a licensed Recreational Therapist or higher) Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient's client's conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
Assist RT Director with other duties as assigned Why You Should Join Our Team In addition to working in a state-of-the-art Psychiatric Hospital with highly skilled clinicians who provide state-of-the-art programming to the individuals we treat, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.
We provide generous paid time off so you will have a positive work-life balance.
You can find out more about the state benefits offered here.
Joining our team will allow you to teach recreation and leisure skills in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
You will be meeting these needs in a Hospital that is fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs.
The Agency Mission Statement Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.
It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.
You can find more information about the Utah State Hospital here.
Typical Qualifications Supplemental Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.
g.
, safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Work requires physical exertion.
May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.
) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment.
No tobacco use is allowed on campus.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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