Activities Therapist

Activities Therapist Print ( Apply ufeff Activities Therapist Salary $81,954.00 - $94,857.84 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Intermittent - 1560 Job Number 27611-D Department DHHS - Health & Human Services Opening Date 11/01/2016 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/26/25, 12/26/25 Under direction, the Activities Therapist plans and performs therapeutic rehabilitation activities and functional life skills assessments for patients with a psychiatric or co-occurring disorder by using the principles and practices of recreation therapy. Activities Therapists work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Principles and techniques of recreation therapy as applies in an acute care psychiatric facility + Basic characteristics of mental and emotional disorders, appropriate assessment techniques for planning and delivering recreation therapy services + A variety of individual and group facilitation techniques principles and techniques of recreation therapy as applies in an acute care psychiatric facility + Basic medical and psychiatric terminology + Basic regulations governing the treatment of people in psychiatric health facilities. + Principles and practices of community mental health, with emphasis in the interrelationship between public and community agencies in a coordinated service delivery system Ability to + Conceptualize and plan appropriate recreation therapy programs for patients with mental disabilities + Adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet patient's level of function + Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team + Use basic medical and psychiatric terminology + Lead and instruct patients in recreational and social activities + Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications License Certificate Registration Requirement: 1. Current certification as a Recreation Therapist by either the (a) California Board of Recreation and Park Certification, or (b) National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. OR 2. Current license as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California. OR 3. , Completion of a bachelor's degree program that meets the requirements for a Recreation Therapist certificate issued by either the (a) Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; or (b) National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification OR 4. , Completion of a bachelor's degree program that meets the requirements for an Occupational Therapist license issued by the Occupational Therapy Board of California. Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate certification or registration may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules. Note: Failure to obtain the required certificate or license within six months from the appointment date constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Check: The County will access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for the above job class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure, and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County will also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within the class. The background check may include personal and professional references checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 and 11160 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 + Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. + Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. + A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked

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