Recreation Therapy Aide

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses as well as developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience planning and facilitating a variety of social and recreational activities to  include fitness, arts and crafts, sports, social leisure, recreation, hobbies, and music.
• Knowledge of application and use of a variety of recreation and fitness equipment.
• Skill using motivational techniques to encourage patient involvement in treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with patients requiring different degrees of assistance.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information according to HIPPA policy and procedure.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete the essential functions including using spreadsheet, word processing, data base, e-mail, internet, and other computer programs.

 Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working as a psychiatric technician is required.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.