REHABILITATION THERAPIST

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa Rehabilitation Therapy Department is accepting applications for multiple permanent, full time Rehabilitation Therapist vacancies. The candidate should be knowledgeable about rehabilitation therapy in a mental health setting, creative, have strong leadership and clinical skills. For more information about the position or to obtain a Duty Statement, please contact Camille Gentry, Chief of RTS, at (707) 253-5037.
Applications will be reviewed and only the most competitive applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement will be invited for an interview. This advertisement is advertised until filled, and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Cutoff dates:
Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: April 30, 2024, May 31, 2024, June 30, 2024 and July 31, 2024.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, " REHABILITATION THERAPIST (INCLUDE SPECIALTY) JC# 410060 " in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered .
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
• Any Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
• Education required to meet the minimum qualifications will require proof of degree and/or transcript submitted with application STD. 678.

* You must take an exam to gain list eligibility in order to apply for this position.

Exam Links:

Rehabilitation Therapist - Art

Department of State Hospitals' Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)

Rehabilitation Therapist - Dance
Department of State Hospitals' Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)

Rehabilitation Therapist - Music
Department of State Hospitals' Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)

Rehabilitation Therapist - Occupational
Department of State Hospitals' Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)

Rehabilitation Therapist - Recreation
Department of State Hospitals' Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (ART-SAFETY)
• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY)
• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (OCCUPATIONAL-SAFETY)
• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-410060

Position #(s):
480-031-8420-XXX

Working Title:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST (VARIOUS SPECIALTIES)

Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (ART-SAFETY) $7,587.00 - $8,935.00

Shall Consider:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
$7,587.00 - $8,935.00

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY)
$7,587.00 - $8,935.00

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (OCCUPATIONAL-SAFETY)
$7,587.00 - $8,935.00

REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (RECREATION-SAFETY)
$7,587.00 - $8,935.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Napa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/31/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Attn: Exams & Hiring
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Exams & Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: (With particular reference to their therapeutic specialty) the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of rehabilitation services, especially those relating to developmental, mental, or physical disordered offenders; the process of restoration, maintenance, and development of capabilities; principles of mental health education; scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders; current trends in mental health, public health, and public welfare; Federal and State programs in these fields.

Ability to: Utilize and effectively apply required technical knowledge; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the work; secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically; compose clear, accurate, and concise reports; interpret statistical data; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively.

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 eligibilty 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 eligibilty for such registration.

Recreation: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in therapeutuc 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.

Benefits Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov .

Free Parking

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 312-6255
tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.