Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - ...

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II Print ( Apply ufeff Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II Salary $49,728.00 - $69,612.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIC-02489 3/2/2026 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIFL Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 3520 W Oxford Ave FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information 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 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This will accept applications from Colorado residents and non-residents. 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. . You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. About Fort Logan Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental health illnesses within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-49. The hospital has 94 adult civil inpatient beds, and over four civil treatment units, two forensic units, 44 beds total, are dedicated to providing psychiatric stabilization and restoration treatment to individuals who opined incompetent to proceed as a result of their mental illness. Medical services, o ccupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values, CMHHIFL staff is committed to: + Individual dignity and respect + Person-centered, evidence-based care + Trauma-informed recovery + Multidisciplinary collaboration + Diversity and inclusion + Strong family and community partnerships Description of Job About this job: This Clinical Therapist II position exists to provide recreation therapy services using patient centered, discipline specific processes that include evaluation, treatment, and outcomes. The CTRS provides therapeutic recreation with required shared programming responsibilities across teams. Direct care services are primarily provided through therapeutic groups, specialized assessments, individual sessions, and community outings when indicated. The therapist applies recreation therapy theories, practices, assessment, and treatment in a multi-disciplinary manner to inform treatment planning and recovery. The therapist documents services, maintains equipment, maintains facilities, budgets for supplies and equipment, engages in risk management as assigned, engages in formal and informal quality and performance improvement activities, and provides intern supervision when appropriate (e.g., group leadership, assessment administration, EHR documentation). In addition to assisting with streamlining TR service delivery, the Clinical Therapist II position participates in Therapeutic Activity Department events, and treatment unit and hospital-wide functions, as well as occasional patient support needs; examples may include multi-unit seasonal events such as a fall festival, hospital-supported committee membership, and transportation assistance for a patientu2019s discharge from the hospital. Other duties include: Treatment Implementation: + Treatment implementation is conducted according to CMHH-FL and Therapeutic Activities (TA) department procedures, standards of practice, and ethics to ensure treatment quality, safety, and effectiveness. + Utilizes hospital approved low level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed, changed, modified, or terminated based on patient response to treatment or significant change in the patientu2019s functioning. + May provide group and individual treatment, as well as community outings when clinically indicated throughout the week. + Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driveru2019s License if you are using a state vehicle. Assessment and Treatment Planning: + From the initial assessment, a brief interview with the patient and/or staff, and/or other means of gathering patient-centered information, the CTRS determines approved interventions to meet immediate adult inpatient treatment needs and encourages utilization of therapeutic recreation concepts in the patientu2019s recovery. Further TR assessment (upon referral) develops specific treatment interventions to meet individualized treatment needs not addressed by the overall program. + Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary manner for inclusion in the patientu2019s care planning. This includes receiving patient referrals from across the treatment team and referring patients to other disciplines. Treatment goals and objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time specific (SMART goals). Documentation: + Uses the behavioral health electronic medical records system (e.g., BEHR) to document patient responses to therapeutic care. This includes progress and outcomes to assessments, re-assessments, and treatment and discharge planning. + Documentation is completed according to hospital and Therapeutic Activities department policies and procedures, and national standards of practice. + Documentation must be individualized, capture each individual's progress, and be directly linked to specific treatment goals and interventions. Training/Education Competencies and Responsibilities: + Maintains current skills, remains informed of best practices, retains and gains knowledge and competencies in the treatment of persons with mental illness. + This includes commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aspects and cultural issues, psychiatrically and holistically sound treatment and risk interventions, trauma informed approaches, and TR treatment techniques. + Required to maintain current TR certification (i.e., CTRS credential), as well as complete other hospital and/or TA Department continuing education requirements. + Attends TA Department meetings, treatment team meetings, and represents the TA Department on hospital committees or task forces to foster inter-departmental communication and collaboration to achieve the Hospitalu2019s mission. + Engages in prioritizing patient care needs, such as providing treatment when a colleague is absent (e.g., sick call). + Collaborates in supervision to improve Recreation Therapy services and may provide intern supervision as assigned. + Provides rotating support of the Hospitalu2019s Rec Room for drop-in patient care opportunities and assists in the development and implementation of TA Department-sponsored events. Other Duties as Assigned: + Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities, milieu support, etc. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Five (5) 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 Rec Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Dance/Movement Therapy related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years Special Qualifications: + CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or equivalent certification for specialty area (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Must obtain certification as a CTRS before hire. + Due to the population served at this facility, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age Preferred Qualifications: + Certification/Licensure within discipline (e.g. CTRS for Rec Therapist) + Bacheloru2019s Degree minimum within discipline (e.g. Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy) + Previous state experience CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: + Full background check and reference check required + Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. + Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driveru2019s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border + Out-of-State Driveru2019s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driveru2019s License within 30 days of employment start date. + 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 that information on the application. + Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. + Provide the employee number from the applicantu2019s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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. CDHS Selection Process Explanation Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. + Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: + Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use

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