Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at DHSS - Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary StatementThis Therapist III position will be responsible for providing creative arts therapy services to patients in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. The primary job responsibilities will be to identify clients who will benefit from creative arts therapy, engage those clients in individual and group therapy, work with clients’ treatment teams, and document progress in progress notes and recovery plans.Essential FunctionsTHERAPISTAdministers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline. Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's data.Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.Instructs individuals, their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.Prepares records and reports on individual's progress.JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.At least two years experience providing professional therapy services.Depending on job assignment possession of one of the following certification, license or registration:Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.Registered Dance Therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association or eligible for registration.Registered Drama Therapist by the National Association for Drama Therapy or eligible for registration.Conditions of HireThis position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.Company DescriptionThe Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is located in the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). DSAMH serves the adult (age 18 and older) population in need of publicly funded behavioral health services. DSAMH is organized into three operating units. These are the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) and a variety of community-based Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs.Our mission is to promote health and recovery by ensuring that Delawareans have access to quality prevention and treatment for mental health, substance use, and gambling conditions.Our vision: Always the Right Time, Always the Right Place, To Get the Right ServiceCompany DescriptionThe Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is located in the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). DSAMH serves the adult (age 18 and older) population in need of publicly funded behavioral health services. DSAMH is organized into three operating units. These are the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) and a variety of community-based Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs.\r\rOur mission is to promote health and recovery by ensuring that Delawareans have access to quality prevention and treatment for mental health, substance use, and gambling conditions.\r\rOur vision: Always the Right Time, Always the Right Place, To Get the Right Service