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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Activities Therapy Technicians are assigned support functions in the evaluation, therapeutic programming, clinical treatment, and assessment of patients receiving the services of a therapist, including assisting in the implementation of the treatment plan according to the therapist's specifications; instructing patients in the proper use of tools and equipment; providing for the procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment; and providing direction and encouragement to patients in a mental health, intellectual disabilities, rehabilitation and restoration, or related health care setting.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), Lake's Crossing Center (LCC) in Sparks is recruiting for an Activities Therapy Technician II position. The position will help clients use recreational activities to enhance health, independence, and well-being, in accordance to capabilities, needs and interests. Duties include scheduling and conducting group activities, assisting in the implementation of treatment plan, instructing and guiding clients in the completion of activities or exercise, monitoring clients; performance during activity therapy, maintaining documentation and records of clients; attendance and participation, reporting and documenting incidents and accidents according to established procedures and performing other duties as assigned.

This full-time position is located in a 24 hour maximum security facility and the work schedules include weekends. The work environment requires a high level of security awareness as well as the physical stamina or ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. Individuals applying for these positions must have experience conducting therapeutic activities to a group of people, which involve expressive arts and recreational therapy. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***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: