Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Activities and Recreation Specialist – Inpatient Units

Advanced-Level Hiring Range:  $29.58 - $36.97 Per Hour 

Entry-Level Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Benefits:   

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

General Summary of Duties:  

The Activities and Recreation Specialist is a member of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate the skill and experience to develop, plan, and facilitate safe and therapeutic activities in the Adult Inpatient Unit.  Activities will include psychoeducational groups and activity-focused groups.

What we're looking for:  

• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles
• Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work with all clients in a therapeutic manner
• Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Assesses, plans, administers, evaluates and provides safe therapeutic recreation therapy for the clients on the Youth Inpatient Unit
• Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions.
• Instructs, assists, and provides skill development and overall supervision to clients regarding daily living activities, life skills, social skills, vocational skills, and leisure/recreation skills and activities.
• Initiates services to the clients through implementation of a therapeutic recreation activity. 
• Plans and leads educational and information groups for residents.
• Ensures the care, safety, and supervision of clients.
• Documents the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of residents in the progress notes.

Entry-Level Minimum Qualifications (Suggest pay scale F)

Education- Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience- Minimum of three years of job-related experience.

Advanced-Level Minimum Qualifications (Currently set at pay scale H)

Education-Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy.

Experience- Minimum of two years of job-related experience.

LICENSURE: Certified as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS), WA State Registered Recreation Therapist, Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire).

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience working in residential or inpatient treatment setting.
• Experience with new program development and implementation.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary 

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.