Recreational Therapist I (DOH/NMBHI #12979)

$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly

$39,474 - $63,159 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HC

Posting Details

This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position and/or positions have been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Unit is Forensic (FTU).

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for Provide on unit Recreational (REC) classes/activities to patients assigned to the Forensic Treatment Unit (FTU). The classes/activities include Recreation, Library, Performance and Leisure Skills. These activities involve cognitive, memory, performance and physical stimulation. The class/activities are provided to help patients learn and practice the skills and attitudes required to more fully integrate them within the community.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will provide serve and participate as rehabilitation services representative during assigned unit rounds and treatment team staffing. Efficiently and accurately complete all required documentation to include but not limited to progress notes, initial assessment reports, initial treatment plan and treatment plan reviews are required.

Who are the customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:
Experience with verbal and non-verbal communication;
Experience working with coordinating programs;
Experience working with treatment teams and hospital setting;
Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.

2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is Forensic (FTU). Shift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.