The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program; OR

A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology; OR

Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
• Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.
• Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.
• Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.
• Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
• Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
• Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
• May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
• May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of therapeutic recreation.
• May serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
• May prepare and submit requisitions for needed supplies.
• May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Classified WAE(not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Compensation:

• This position has an SER of $23.07 an hour

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680