ACTIVITY THERAPIST

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

Activity Therapist

Training and Development Therapist

Full-Time, 1st Shift

$19.57 - $25.89

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital has a full- time vacancy for a Training and Development Therapist.

Summary:

To Monitor training and development therapeutic programs. To plan and deliver direct services to acute psychiatric patients with an emphasis on stabilizing symptoms and enhancing functional life skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with major study in adapted physical education, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, education psychology, counselling, health related-field, or sociology. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years of experience in the field of public or private school education, counselling, leading activity-based programs, allied health, or experience in an acceptable community service program working with individuals who have mental illness or other disabilities/special needs. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state in which the employee resides, with appropriate endorsements required for the type of vehicle being operated. Must possess or successfully complete a Defensive driving Course as approved by the New Hampshire Safety Council within the first six (6) months of employment. The applicant’s Motor vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of specified written and physical components of the Mental Health Worker Training Program within first four weeks of employment at New Hampshire Hospital. Must be able to perform continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference shall be given to those applicants with knowledge, skills, abilities, and interest in T & D Therapist.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of therapeutic educational activities and ability to apply knowledge to plan, implement, coordinate, participate and conduct activities at a level to reach all residents assigned. Ability to instruct and supervise such other therapeutic activities required to supplement the total rehabilitative effort of the departmental programs. Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in the provision of patient services and maintain a high state of morale with patients and staff. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with employees, consultants and customers. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, schedules, and implements individualized activity treatment programs in the areas of social, leisure, physical, vocational and wellness in individual and groups programs to meet patient needs and work to treatment goals. Provides direct services to patients approximately 80% of on duty hours based on work assignment, which will include working evenings and weekends in some combination.
• Observes and identifies symptoms of mental illness related to age and disability needs. Assesses and evaluates patient needs. Plans and implements therapeutic activities to address those needs.
• Documents and reports relevant data in a thorough and timely manner in patients’ medical record. Possesses the basic computer skills to successfully use the Rehab Program, communicate via e-mail, and produce reports.
• Collaborates with treatment team, Rehabilitation colleagues and other disciplines to provide safe and therapeutic services to patients. Demonstrates effective and timely verbal and written communications with treatment team and department members.
• Attends and contributes to multi-disciplinary treatment team, department meetings, and hospital wide committees as assigned. Provides coverage to other units of the hospital as needed.
• Maintains treatment areas and equipment in a safe and therapeutic manner and assures that supplies are sufficient to meet patient and program needs. Requests purchase of equipment and supplies relevant to assigned program area.
• Participates in educational activities relevant to the needs of patients.
• Documents and reports relevant data in a thorough and timely manner in patients’ medical record. Utilizes basic computer skills to successfully operate the Electronic Health Record (EHR), communicate through e-mail, and produce reports. Possesses the minimum physical requirements to participate in patient treatment activities.
  

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:

• Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicating with supervisor's issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc...).
• Reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY. Attending training programs, as appropriate.
  

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Kimberly Gatchell, Supervisor IV , at or email at: .

You may also contact Human Resources at

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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