Past Jobs
Full Time Recreational Therapist - Utah State Hospital
As a Recreational Therapist at the Utah State Hospital, you will prepare and recommend therapeutic, leisure, and diversionary recreation activities for patients residing at this facility.
Principle Duties
Performs recreational therapy assessments
Implements recreational therapy programs for individual patients
Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation activities
Develop new ideas and contribute to USH recreational programs
Provide high quality recreation therapy groups
The Ideal Candidate
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.
Must be licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) with the UTAH Division of Occupational Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Contact Name:
Julie Varoz, MPA TRS, CTRS; 801-344-4447
Application Instructions
Location:
Utah State Hospital 1300 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah
Full Time Recreational Therapist - Jail Based Competency Unit
As a Recreational Therapist at the Jail Based Competency Restoration Unit and Outreach Program at the Salt Lake County Jail. You will prepare and recommend therapeutic, leisure, and diversionary recreation activities for the patient Forensic program, residing at this facility.
The Jail Based Competency Restoration Unit and Outreach Program position is affiliated with the Utah State Hospital but the individual will work on site at the Salt Lake County Jail.
Principle Duties
Performs recreational therapy assessments
Implements recreational therapy programs for individual patients
Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation activities
Develop new ideas and contribute to recreational programs
Provide high quality recreation therapy groups
The Ideal Candidate
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.
Is comfortable working with inmates in a jail setting.
Must be licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) with the UTAH Division of Occupational Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Contact Name:
Julie Varoz, MPA TRS, CTRS; 801-344-4447
Application Instructions
Location:
3415 South 900 West South Salt Lake City, UT 84119