Recreational Therapy Assistant; Broughton Hospital

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Broughton Hospital is accepting applications for full-time Recreational Therapy Assistants. In this role, Recreational Therapy Assistants support Recreational Therapists by helping implement individualized treatment plans through structured therapeutic interventions. They independently monitor clients during prescribed activities, observing behaviors, reactions, and overall progression. Recreational Therapy Assistants document daily client responses, report relevant information to the treatment team, and provide recommendations for adjustments to treatment plans based on ongoing observations.

This position plays a key role in promoting safe, meaningful, and effective therapeutic engagement for clients.

Recruitment Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00 Salary Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required.

• Basic knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structures, mechanics of movement, lifecycle growth and development, psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning and independence in life activities.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy, therapeutic activities, and recreation and applicable principles, techniques, methods, modalities/interventions/activities, and their appropriate implementation.
• Knowledge of the application and implementation of assessment and evaluation tools.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients (ages, mental competence, and physical capabilities).
• Ability to observe behavior and to report and document patient/client response and reaction.
• Ability to assist with the delivery of services in a group setting.

• Bending
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working indoors and outdoors

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations…