Rehabilitation Therapist Various Specialties - Safety

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

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at:
Rehabilitation Therapist (Art) Exam Bulletin
Rehabilitation Therapist (Dance) Exam Bulletin
Rehabilitation Therapist (Music) Exam Bulletin
Rehabilitation Therapist (Recreation) Exam Bulletin , OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility MUST meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.
• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All Therapists: Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. (Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but who have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time are required to have completed a minimum of two years' full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam. )

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. (Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants into the exam, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent before being considered eligible for appointment. )
• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (ART-SAFETY)
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY)
Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-452567

Position #(s):
***-XXX

Working Title:
Rehabilitation Therapist (Various Specialties - Safety)

Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY) $7,777. 00 - $9,158. 00 U

Shall Consider:
$7,777. 00 - $9,158. 00 U


• of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
DSH - Atascadero

Department Information
The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: / dsh. ca. gov/Atascadero/Rehabilitation_Therapy_Careers. html

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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, 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.

Application Instr.