Recreational Therapist Iv - Hawaii State Hospital - Kaneohe, Oahu

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Recruitment Number 24-0470

Salary: $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.

Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates recreational therapy and allied services of a health institution. Participates in recreational therapy and allied services; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The supervisory level in the Recreational Therapist Series involves full technical and administrative responsibility for the recreational therapy program and supervision of a small staff. Responsibilities include allied services such as leisure recreation, community relations, volunteer services, and training. Work is performed under general supervision.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following:

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible for unrestricted employment under federal law.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, special education, psychology, or sociology with at least 12 semester credit hours in recreation or therapy-oriented areas.
• Specialized Experience: Three years of professional experience in a recreational therapy program providing treatment and rehabilitative services to persons with disabilities, psychosocial disorders, substance abuse problems, or the elderly. At least one year must be comparable to Recreational Therapist III.

Additional details and substitutions are available in the complete qualification requirements linked in the original posting.

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