Therapist IV

The incumbent in this position plans and provides treatment to clients admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital.  Responsibilities include:  evaluating treatment effectiveness and preparing records and reports on individuals’ progress.  The incumbent plans and organizes a therapy program, supervises therapists and support staff, and reviews the quality and appropriateness of services delivered.

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.

• Administers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline. 
   
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's 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 individual's progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist IV
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 three years experience providing professional therapy services.
3. Knowledge of staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews 
4. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment 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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

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.

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