State of Colorado
Recreational/Music/Art Therapist/Dance Movement Therapist (CT III) - CMHHIP - Pu
State of Colorado, Pueblo, CO, United States
Salary : $54,816.00 - $76,752.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IIB 04386 05/08/2024
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 W 24th St
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Justin.Icenhower@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)
As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.
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Description of Job
The Clinical Therapist III for Recreation, Art, Music, Dance/Movement will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to design services that will address the patient's Plan of Care and align with the population, treatment program model, Recovery philosophy, and Trauma Informed Care. Services include assessments that formulate individual patient goals, therapeutic interventions to meet patient needs that foster choices, progress, and function, document and record pertinent data related to patient progress, services, safety, quality, and statistical data within the organization. Provide a safe and natural environment to assist in developing skills and behaviors in preparation for discharge. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and duties related to safety and security, i.e. continuous awareness, security checks, inventory of supplies, and area searches, etc. Retains qualifications/certifications in the areas of first aid, CPR, and Verbal Defense with Influence, chart audits and job training.
Additionally, as a Recreational Therapist II , you can expect to:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to six (6) years
Special Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
Do you possess a current certification from a nationally accredited organization in any of the following creative arts therapies: Music, Art, Dance/Movement, Recreation? If your answer is yes, a copy of the certification(s) much be attached to your application.
06
Describe your professional experience providing therapeutic treatment, habilitation, rehabilitation and/or creative arts therapies: Music, Art, Dance/Movement, Recreation.
07
Are you willing and able to work with adult psychiatric patients?
08
Are you willing and able to work with patients with drug related problems?
09
Are you willing and able to work in a locked facility?
10
I understand and accept that no moving/relocation expenses will be paid in association with the residency waiver.
11
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in an acute care hospital setting
12
Please indicate the number of years with experience with implementing therapy techniques
13
Please indicate the number years of experience you have in facilitating groups with clients that may have little motivation
Required Question
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IIB 04386 05/08/2024
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 W 24th St
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Justin.Icenhower@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)
As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.
Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Description of Job
The Clinical Therapist III for Recreation, Art, Music, Dance/Movement will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to design services that will address the patient's Plan of Care and align with the population, treatment program model, Recovery philosophy, and Trauma Informed Care. Services include assessments that formulate individual patient goals, therapeutic interventions to meet patient needs that foster choices, progress, and function, document and record pertinent data related to patient progress, services, safety, quality, and statistical data within the organization. Provide a safe and natural environment to assist in developing skills and behaviors in preparation for discharge. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and duties related to safety and security, i.e. continuous awareness, security checks, inventory of supplies, and area searches, etc. Retains qualifications/certifications in the areas of first aid, CPR, and Verbal Defense with Influence, chart audits and job training.
Additionally, as a Recreational Therapist II , you can expect to:
- Provide skilled intensive psychiatric treatment services to patients with mental illnesses with mixed diagnosis, who are in need of crisis intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Develop and implement therapy techniques and practices utilizing known and established theoretical concepts to the adolescent, geriatric, and adult psychiatric populations that are appropriate to the individual patients' level of functioning
- Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to design services that will address the patients' Plan Of Care and align with the population, treatment program model, Recovery philosophy, and Trauma Informed Care
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team in developing the patient Treatment Plan formulation and Reviews to help formulate long-and short-range goals
- Designs the Therapy services plan for the assigned population to include modalities of leisure education, physical, cognitive, social, psychological, and daily living skills designed to foster independent and leisure choices and functioning in patient participation.
- Implements a needs specific Therapy service delivery program by conducting groups, 1:1s, including counseling, evaluation, education and recreation participation for assigned population, which may include a locked secure facility Applies therapeutic practices and techniques to improve or maintain client cognition, emotional development, educational development, communication, socialization and physical functioning level
- Provide documentation in accordance with hospital and Recreational Therapy Department policies and procedures including patient specific information as well as overall programmatic documentation relating to problems, objectives, and interventions
- Keeps updated to state of the art of theories for assessment and treatment of the psychiatrically impaired patient, and as appropriate, for the patient dually diagnosed with dementia, developmental disability or substance -related disorder. Works with other team members to gather appropriate outcome data to assess effectiveness of treatment
- Attend monthly Recreational Therapy department, area, and committee meetings, program meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as assigned. Attend all in-service and training as mandated by CMHHIP and educational training necessary to maintain professional certifications and competencies.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to six (6) years
Special Qualifications:
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC or Board Certification in the areas of Music Therapy, Art Therapy, dance/ movement
- Due to the population served at this facility, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be willing and able to work with patients/clients in a secured and/or locked facility / environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an acute care hospital
- Experience working with the adolescent population
- Experience facilitating groups with clients that may have little motivation
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Full background check and reference check required
- Must be able to work some weekends and evenings
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
- May transport patients safely from different areas on or off campus
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
- Must successfully pass a 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening
- Influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
- This position will be paid biweekly.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
- This information is available to me and I have read this information.
- I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
- Yes
- No
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
Do you possess a current certification from a nationally accredited organization in any of the following creative arts therapies: Music, Art, Dance/Movement, Recreation? If your answer is yes, a copy of the certification(s) much be attached to your application.
- Yes
- No
06
Describe your professional experience providing therapeutic treatment, habilitation, rehabilitation and/or creative arts therapies: Music, Art, Dance/Movement, Recreation.
07
Are you willing and able to work with adult psychiatric patients?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you willing and able to work with patients with drug related problems?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you willing and able to work in a locked facility?
- Yes
- No
10
I understand and accept that no moving/relocation expenses will be paid in association with the residency waiver.
- Yes
- No
11
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in an acute care hospital setting
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
12
Please indicate the number of years with experience with implementing therapy techniques
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 5+ of experience
13
Please indicate the number years of experience you have in facilitating groups with clients that may have little motivation
- Less than 1 year of expereince
- 1-2 years of expereince
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Required Question