Recreation/Recreational Therapist
State of North Carolina
Asheville, NC
Sign-On Bonus

Recreation Therapist

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Therapist. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please keep this in mind when completing your application.  When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the "Knowledge, Skills & Abilities" and the "Minimum Education & Experience Requirements."  Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application.  Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes. The primary purpose of this position is to accurately assess resident's leisure preferences, develop plans of care, evaluate progress, as well as to determine needed services according to the professional standards of recreational therapy.  The Recreation Therapist Responsibilities include: * Evaluating, designing, and implementing Therapeutic Recreation programs for the residents of BMNTC * Providing services for adults with neurocognitive disorders, including those with physical disabilities and individuals who are medically fragile * Providing interventions, approaches, and individual and group activities to meet the resident's care plan goals. Serves on the interdisciplinary and provides recommendations to the team regarding a resident's plan of care. * Provides education to staff to support resident's leisure preference and quality of life This position is designated MANDATORY and MUST report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.  Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER: Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability.  The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.   OUR MISSION STATEMENT: We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings.  We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit   Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS    The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: * Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care, relating to the resident's leisure preferences. * Ability to instruct and/or guide direct care staff, student interns, and other staff involved in the care of the resident in recreation therapy methods and techniques. Management Preference * Experience working with individuals with Neurocognitive Disorders. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.    For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.   KSA Terms   Basic Knowledge - implies familiarity with the basic principles and terminology of a field to work effectively in a limited range of work situations.   Intermediate Knowledge - implies sufficient knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work effectively within a normal range of standard work situations with only general supervision.    Thorough Knowledge - The advanced comprehensive knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work independently without direct supervision and to assume responsibility for the solution of unusual as well as commonplace work problems, advise on technical questions, and plan methods for difficult work situations.  This degree of knowledge means that the work calls for a complete mastery and understanding of the occupational field.The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:  Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.    See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details.    For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEO GOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 259-6733 ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):   The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.    For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.    For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.