Recreation Therapist I- Psych Administration- P/T, Day Shift


Updated: Sep 14, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Psych Administration

UC Title: RECR THER 1 NEX

Position Number: 40988255

Reports to: Director, Neuropsychiatry

Working Title: Recreation Therapist I

Cost Center: Psych Administration (428753)

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 8/02/2023

Job Code: 007957

Hours: 28

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.7

Position Summary:

The incumbent develops age and diagnosis appropriate plan of care to meet the needs of patients based on needs assessment, patient interests, objectives of therapy, and overall improvement goals for the patient's mental and physical well-being. Incumbent uses leisure activities, especially structured group programs, to improve and maintain the patient's general health and well-being.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Hourly Rate Minimum $29.36 Midpoint $32.21 Maximum $35.05

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong ability to handle and cope with mental and emotional stressors

Demonstrated experience working with patients of various ages

Demonstrated experience in assessing program needs and developing therapeutic recreation interventions

BLS certification upon hire

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience working in an inpatient program as a Recreational Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) from the National Accrediting Association or Recreation Therapist Certification issued by the California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/newhire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


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