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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$43,827.12 to
$64,686.24
PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Health and Human Services |
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Division: Public and Behavioral Health |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
10.621
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Announcement Number: 35296
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
09/14/2018
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Close Date:
09/28/2018
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Recruiter:
EVELYN
ANDERSON
Phone: **None**
Email: eanderson@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialists perform initial and periodic assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to assist individuals in correctional institutions, rehabilitation programs, long-term care facilities, residential facilities, mental health facilities and facilities for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to improve their mental and physical health and/or social functioning.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position supports Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) and is in the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Incumbent interviews patients to assess recreational interests and physical, mental and/or emotional limitations; review medical records and confer with medical personnel regarding physical disabilities, injuries or other medical conditions; evaluate individual needs and strengths; prepare treatment plans and document prescribed therapeutic activities within the constraints of available resources, facilities and security requirements; plan, organize, and implement a wide variety of therapeutic activities including fitness, wellness, leisure education, social skills, art, and music; modify and adapt equipment to accommodate special needs; and schedule and conduct individual and group therapy sessions. This is a full-time position and incumbent will be working an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. This position requires completion of respirator fit testing, completion of Certification in Conflict Prevention and Response Training and CPR certification which will be provided to the selected applicant. SNAMHS provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual and sick leave and no city, county or state tax! SNAMHS also provides continual on-going training and education to staff. ***With a career at SNAMHS, you can help improve the lives of others in our community.*** *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in therapeutic recreation, recreation, or specialty area, such as art, dance, music or physical education and one year of full-time technical experience in recreation therapy in a clinical, residential, or community-based organization; OR certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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