Maine Department of Health and Human Services Direct Hire Vacancy Announcement Recreation Therapist

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CODE:  4120         RANGE:  23 (Pro/Tech)		$35,859.20 - $48,525.40 Annually

*An additional .60/hr direct care stipend is also paid in addition to base rate.

Value of State-paid Dental Insurance:  $13.69 biweekly

Value of State-paid Health Insurance:

95% State Contribution (employee pays 5%):  $345.58 biweekly

Value of State's Share of Employee Retirement 11.54%

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Opening Date: November 19, 2012	Contact:	C. Burns
Closing Date: December 3, 2012	Telephone:	(207) 624-4672
Location: Augusta

Agency Information

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is driven by its vision of Maine people living safe, healthy and productive lives. Its goal is to assist the people of Maine in Meeting their own needs, as well as the developmental, health and safety needs of their children. It serves the public in an environment that reflects a caring, responsive and well-managed organization

Riverview Psychiatric Center is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Job Duties

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking to fill a vacant Recreation Therapist position. As Recreation Therapist your primary responsibilities include organizing, administering, and presenting therapeutic recreational activities that make a contribution to a resident's recovery; reporting the physical, mental, and social progress of the patient; and planning, supervising, and presenting a broad scale supportive and social-interest recreation program for the total resident population at RPC.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, or related field and one (1) year experience in a therapeutic recreation program. Equivalent directly related experience in therapeutic recreation programs may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.


Licensing Requirements: Must have a National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification - As Required by the Joint Commission