Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern

Job Description and Duties

The Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern (9-Month Temporary Intermittent) will be under the direct supervision of the Internship Supervisor, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in cooperation with the service internship committee under the direction of the Program Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). They will learn to provide rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate patient assessment, treatment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning and community reintegration by using the principles and practices of the respected disciplines to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies of the patients. The Recreation Therapy Intern will learn to provide recovery focused treatment activities and participate in the treatment teams of patients assigned under the supervision of the Internship Supervisor.

• Learn to gather information on the patients assigned through attendance in shift changes, treatment teams, group observation, patient interview, chart review, and consultations. Patient caseload will be assigned by supervisor.
• Learn to organize, plan, and conduct rehabilitation therapy treatment groups. Groups will follow recovery principles, recognizing and integrating the patient’s strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of patients.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and other clinical meetings as assigned and/or requested.
• Prepare and present a case study to the rehabilitation therapy service.

Expectations for entering the internship include:

• Completion of coursework towards a degree in Recreation Therapy with the anticipated completion of a bachelor’s degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have basic functional leisure/recreation skills and be familiar with a wide variety of treatment interventions.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be receptive to feedback.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to maintain strong interpersonal boundaries.

Please follow these links for additional internship information: Recreation Therapy Internship Application Letter and California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Recreation Therapy Internship Program .
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

This is a 9-month temporary intermittent appointment. Maximum of 1500 hours per Fiscal Year.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Please follow these links for additional internship information: Recreation Therapy Internship Application Letter and California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Recreation Therapy Internship Program .

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Commute Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.

• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.

• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Other - Applicants must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program.
• Other - Applicants must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts with their application (STD. 678). Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts. Please note: foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
• Other - Applicants must provide a Letter of Verification from your Academic Advisor or Director of Therapeutic Recreation at your school stating when you will be completing your coursework. Verification may be included in a Letter of Recommendation if written by your Academic Advisor or Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Other - Applicants must provide a Sample of Objectives or Program Design Project that you have completed for one of your classes. Please note: AI generated documents will not be accepted.
• Other - Applicants must provide a Cover Letter that includes a brief narrative describing any experience you feel contributed to your education as a Recreation Therapist.
  
• Other - Applicants must provide two (2) signed Letters of Recommendation, at least one should be from a Recreation Therapy Instructor. The signed letters may be uploaded via CalCareers account, mailed directly to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (see How to Apply for mailing address), or the author may email directly to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office email [email protected]. Please note: I f you are not submitting letters at this time, you may use the Bypass File option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document then select Bypass File).