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Recreational Therapist (DOH/NMBHI #13025)

Salary

 

$18.15 - $27.23 Hourly

$37,752 - $56,628 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

 
To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for clients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social skills, work behaviors and technical skills. Provide assistance to various areas of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department
(Horticulture/Farm, Industrial Trades, Cafe or Canteen) when required or directed.

How does it get done?

 
Assume duties of the Work Program Coordinator during the absence of the assigned Work Program Coordinator. Responsible for understanding the overall processes for the work program; completing work program application and referral forms, completing AVATAR documentation, facilitating vocational skills classes and activities and attend treatment team meetings for potential and
current work program participants. Train and supervise clients assigned to all areas in the Vocational Rehab Work Program.

Who are the customers?

 
Patients/Clients/Residents/Staff

Ideal Candidate

 
Experience coordinating and facilitating classes/activities for patients who suffer from a mental illness or disorder. Ability to multi-task, possess a team player/leader attitude, ability to create comprehensive progress notes detailing the positive and negative aspects of a patient's attendance and participation in groups or activities. Maintain a high level of enthusiasm. Be compassionate, understanding, patient, and thoughtful. Have the ability to be flexible when facilitating classes/activities, be able to transition teaching points quickly to capture the majority of a group's attention. Be respectful, tactful and professional to everyone at all times. Be innovative and creative and present learning material that is most beneficial to the patients.

Minimum Qualification

 
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess a valid driver's license and defensive driving certificate. 

1.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2.CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

 
This position will perform work in a hospital, cafe, office, classroom, gymnasium and outdoor setting. Will be exposed to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged patients who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors and/or create volatile situations. The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute is a tobacco free facility.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Perry Montoya, (505) 454-2189, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
02/05/2026
Job Reference
161094
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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