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Dover - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and wellbeing fostering selfsufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kickstart your profession.

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Summary Statement

This Therapist III position will be responsible for planning implementing and evaluating evidencebased therapy services to patients in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team the Therapist III will provide services that enhance coping skills foster selfexpression and improve overall quality of life through a program tailored to individual treatment goals. The primary job responsibilities will be to identify clients who will benefit from therapy engage those clients in individual and group therapy work with clients treatment teams and document progress in progress notes and recovery plans.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

    THERAPIST
    • Administers treatment applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline.
    • Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individuals data.
    • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
    • Instructs motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.
    • Instructs individuals their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
    • Prepares records and reports on individuals progress.

    Job Requirements

    JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist III
    Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

    1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
    2. At least two years experience providing professional therapy services.
    3. Depending on job assignment possession of one of the following certification license or registration:
    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.

    Conditions of Hire

    This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

    Applicants must provide proof of negative Tuberculosis test within the last 12 months before start date.

    Preemployment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo preemployment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

    Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

    Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.

    DHSS does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.

    Benefits

    To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

    The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

    Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

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    Full-Time

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