Salary: $66,227.20 - $81,328.00 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 25440702 Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy Division: Inpatient Health Services Opening Date: 02/28/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary We have immediate openings for RECREATIONAL THERAPIST! Interviews will be held on Thursdays. Job offers will be made shortly after the interviews. *In addition to the base salary, Recreational Therapist assigned to the Sheriff's Department earn an additional 10% locked facilities premium. The County of San Diego is currently accepting online job applications for Recreational Therapist. We currently have openings in our Inpatient Health Services. Employees in this job class assess clients, children, residents, patients and/or incarcerated persons in mental health, geriatric, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and/or detention facilities and emergency shelters; plan and implement diverse therapeutic groups; and evaluate treatment/recreational goals. For some positions, certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) is qualifying. The ideal candidate for Inpatient Health Services will have experience in a mental health treatment group setting and/or inpatient residential treatment setting planning and administering recreation therapy to children of all ages; can work well with minimal supervision; has experience with curriculum planning, coordinating events and outings for children; has excellent documentation and verbal skills; and can work well with a multidisciplinary treatment team approach. Recreational Therapists in the Sheriff's Office work directly with incarcerated persons/patients in our PSU/LPS housing. They are an active member of the treatment team and provide input regarding an incarcerated persons/patient's participation in activities and behavioral concerns they may observe. Recreational Therapists facilitate recreational therapy activities which can include such groups as physical exercise, personal care, arts and crafts projects and music therapy. Recreational Therapists also coordinate services with outside agencies to provide services such as socialization sessions with animals and peer support services. Recreational Therapists contribute positively to the treatment of incarcerated persons/patients and provide them an opportunity to help themselves improve and recover. For a complete job description of Recreational Therapist including essential functions, working conditions, etc., please click HERE Hiring Process and Timeline
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certified or eligible for certification as a Recreation Therapist with the California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC), or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Title 22, Section 71053(16). The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Incumbents may work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents are exposed to clients, persons in custody, residents, and/or patients who may become abusive, combative, or may have a contagious disease and children and youth with complex needs. Deputy Sheriffs provide security in the County Jail. Incumbents push wheelchairs up and down ramps and on uneven surfaces. Note: In addition to the above, incumbents assigned at the San Diego Psychiatric Hospital may drive cars or vans, work outdoor in grassy recreation area, and may be exposed to extreme temperature, humidity, or wetness during outdoor recreation activities.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. EVALUATION The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Notes:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Military Skills TranslatorDo you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all. Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary 01 Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate See Resume or See Application as these are not valid answers.If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions listed below may be subject to verification.Please be sure to review the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
Do you understand this information? 02 Are you certified or eligible to be certified as a Recreation Therapist with the California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC)?
If yes, please submit a copy of your certificate. If not yet certified, you must submit a copy of your acceptance letter to take the certification exam. 03 Are you certified or eligible to be certified as a Recreation Specialist with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Title 22, Section 71053(16)?
If yes, please submit a copy of your certificate. If not yet certified, you must submit a copy of your acceptance letter to take the certification exam. 04 Are you certified or eligible to be certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)?
If yes, please submit a copy of your certification. If not yet certified, you must submit a copy of your acceptance letter to take the certification exam. 05 Do you have experience in planning, administering and leading recreation therapy to children ages 6 to 18, including planning events and outings for youth?
06 If you answered Yes to Question #5, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have this experience, please write NA in the space below. 07 Do you have experience working with youth in a treatment group setting?
08 If you answered Yes to Question #7, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have this experience, please write NA below. 09 Do you have inpatient/residential treatment program/mental health experience?
10 If you answered Yes to Question #9, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have this experience, please write NA below. 11 Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and/or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply:
- In Office
- Teleworking
- Hybrid (combination of teleworking and in office)
12 Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Other
13 If you answered Other to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate n/a below. Required Question
