WE OFFER:
- In-house continuing education activities
- Onsite gym and walking trials
- Vanpool Rideshare program
- Temporary onsite housing for relocation. Based on availability. For Full-Time/Permanent employees only.
- INTERVIEW / RELOCATION INFORMATION: Reimbursement for interview and relocation expenses are available up to $10,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate’s prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules.
This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
DUTIES:
The Rehabilitation Therapist (Safety) will be directed by the Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist in collaboration with the Program Director, Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Conduct and prepare written Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments/ evaluations
- Participate in Treatment Plan meetings to review each patient’s progress towards community reintegration
- Provide written documentation on patients’ progress pertaining to their rehabilitation therapy program
- Organize, plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy/leisure skill groups
- Provide and maintain a monthly activity calendar of all supplemental rehabilitation therapy programs offered on the unit board
- Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI)
- 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 the patients
REQUIRED:
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BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
ALL THERAPISTS: Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college.
- ART: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or in Art with emphasis in Art Therapy, or registration with the American Art Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
- DANCE: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Dance Therapy, or registration with the American Dance Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
- MUSIC: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in music therapy, or registration with the American Music Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
- RECREATION: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation, or certification as a registered recreator with specialization in therapeutic recreation by the California Board of Park and Recreation personnel, or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, or eligibility for such certification.
Additional Requirements to Apply:
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.
- If applicable, you MUST include verification of completion of internship on submitted transcripts or in the form of a signed letter from your internship director or academic advisor AND proof of registration or eligibility for such registration with the appropriate association.
- You MUST include two (2) letters of recommendation.
