Recreational Specialist Class Code:HSRA07-17198 Department of Health , Evanston. Preferences: Bachelors degree. Must currently hold or obtain a certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreational Certification ( NCTRC) to be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist(CTRS) within one year of hire. Identify client specific strengths and needs through formal assessment, develop and carry out therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients' needs and interests and provide treatment services, using a variety of techniques, to address areas of need and promote positive change to increase success in the community upon discharge. Hiring Range ($3,315.00 - $3,900.00 Per Month) Open Until Filled. EEO/ADA Employer

To apply on line, go to the link below. You will have to create a profile. The recruitment i.d. is 17198 & the position is HSRA07. Click on the Department of Health & the location is Evanston. https://egov.state.wy.us/

Neighborhood House adult Day Center is looking for an energetic, personable, creative Recreation Therapist (preferably a CTRS) to develop innovative activities & bring our program to new heights. Duties include designing & implementing monthly activity calendar; supervison of program aids & driving. Must do new client assessments, progress notes, Goals & Objectives, Person Centered Reports & other reports as contracts deem. Qualifications: Current Therapeutic Recreation Specialist License Current SL County Food Handlers Permit Current & Valid Utah Drivers License Good Motor Vehicle Record Ability to pass a Background Criminal Check Have or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate Full time position Monday thru Friday 9:30-5:30 Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year; medical,dental & vision insurance after 3 months. Salary DOE. Position available immediately.

Contact Kathie Williams 801-363-4593 e-mail: riveradmin@nhutah.org

The job is posted at www.sarmc.org. The position is focused in the Rehab department. If you have TBI and SCI experience, that would be a huge plus. We are also expanding our service to Peds, so a Child Life Specialist would be great too.

Safe Haven Health Care has an opening for a Recreation Therapist in our Pocatello facility.

Resposibilities: assist in creating and running a rec. therapy program for a 14 bed psychiatric hospital as well as oversight for activities in our 84 bed skilled nursing facility; Small group threapeutic sessions for the entire facility to create diversion for patients where new hobbies or skills may not be acquired; Upbeat, outgoing personality.

Please submit your resume to sgannon@safehaventeam.org or call (208) 232-2570.

For more information about Safe Haven, go to www.safehavenhealthcare.org.

Center for Change is seeking a full-time Recreation & Experiential Therapies Director to collaborate with the Center's multidisciplinary treatment team to promote in our patients the development of a healthy leisure lifestyle, self-empowerment, and self-discovery through expressive arts, leisure education and counseling, and recreation participation.

The Center's Philosophy: The Center's philosophy on treating eating disorders focuses on providing patients with experiential activities designed to facilitate exploration of emotions, body satisfaction, healthy coping strategies, and expand their sense of self through meaningful recreation therapy experiences.

Responsibilities: - Conduct Expressive Therapy Assessment for new admits - Organize, supervise and coordinate all recreation and experiential activities at the Center - Develop and implement individual goal-directed action plans for each patient designed to meet objectives established in the assessment and treatment plan - Facilitate patients in processing expressive art therapy groups - Organize and lead safe therapeutic wilderness experiences - Supervise Recreation Therapists - Supervise experiential therapists including: Music Therapists, Nia Instructors, and Yoga Instructors

Benefits of working at Center for Change: Center for Change is respected for its programs, progressive outlook, and for its major contributions in research and treatment in the field of eating disorders. The Recreation & Experiential Therapies Director will work side by side with a team of professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, dietitians, and other professionals who have extensive experience treating eating disorders in specialty inpatient and outpatient programs.

Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy - Current CTRS certification and TRS Licensure in the State of Utah - 3 - 4 years experience - Experience in a psychiatric clinical setting preferred - Experience treating an eating-disordered population preferred -Recreation Therapists are required to transport patients using company vehicles. To qualify to drive company vehicles Recreation Therapists must consent to a driving record check, and must: be at least 20 years of age; have a valid driver license; have no more than 2 at-fault accidents in the past three (3) years; have no more than 3 moving violations during the past three (3) years; and, have no driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. - Current Wilderness First Response Certification preferred -Current Life Guard Certification preferred

Salary:Dependent upon experience

Full-time Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) Retirements Savings Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Vacation, and Medical Leave.

TO APPLY: go to http://centerforchange.com/site/employment.php and select the job opening and complete and submit the on-line application