Activities Technician

Full job description
 

Does getting paid to have fun interest you? If you find joy in planning activities and leisure time for large groups, then this Activities Technician position is for you. As an Activities Technician at the Utah State Hospital, you will work under the direction of a licensed recreational therapist to implement individualized recreation therapy treatment programs and activities at this facility.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
A TRT (Therapeutic Recreation Technician) certification, or able to obtain TRT (Therapeutic Recreation Technician) license within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Has professional experience working with mentally ill patients/clients.
Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.
Enthusiasm and who understands and is passionate about how recreation benefits people’s lives.

An Activities Technician plans, prepares, and implements leisure activities for individuals at the institutions. Works under the direction of a licensed Recreational Therapist. Monitors and observes behavioral patterns and functions of individuals or patients. Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation and leisure education for individual clients, groups and units, and treatment mall. May train direct care staff on leisure activities.
 

Responsibilities
Principle Duties

Plan, prepare, and implement leisure activities for the residents at the Utah State Hospital.
Work directly with the Patients, staff, and Recreation Therapy staff, and train direct care staff on leisure activities.
Develop new ideas and contribute to USH recreational programs
Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient’s client’s conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
Implement individualized recreation therapy treatment programs and activities under the direction of a licensed recreational therapist.
Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, groups and units, and treatment mall.
Monitors and observes patients; records and reports patient’s client’s conditions, progress, behaviors, activity, etc.
Be an effective member of the clinical/discipline treatment team.
Assist RT Director with other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications
 

Must have or be able to obtain a (TRT) Therapeutic Recreation Technician licensure, Maintain TRT licensure requirements, and CEU’s, practice within the scope of TRT licensure with in 12 months.
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas
Assess activity needs such as staffing, training, security, etc.
Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
Observe details at close range and at a distance.
Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
Hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
 

Why You Should Join Our Team
In addition to working in a state-of-the-art Psychiatric Hospital with highly skilled clinicians who provide state-of-the-art programming to the individuals we treat, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. We provide generous paid time off so you will have a positive work-life balance. You can find out more about the state benefits offered here.

Joining our team will allow you to teach recreation and leisure skills in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and quality of life for individuals with mental illness. You will be meeting these needs in a Hospital that is fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital’s environment and treatment programs.

Additional Benefits:
Access to a UTA Pass
Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains
Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase
Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course

The Agency
Mission Statement:
Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner. You can find more information about the Utah State Hospital here.

Supplemental Information
 

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
The work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco use is allowed on campus.
Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.