Certified Therapist Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5082555) Apply  Certified Therapist Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Clinical Therapist II Salary $49,728.00 - $69,612.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIC-02489 9/17/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIFL Opening Date 09/17/2025 Closing Date 10/1/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 3520 W Oxford Ave FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Open to Colorado Residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) About Fort Logan Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental health illnesses within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-49. The hospital has 94 adult civil inpatient beds, and over four civil treatment units, two forensic units, 44 beds total, are dedicated to providing psychiatric stabilization and restoration treatment to individuals who opined incompetent to proceed as a result of their mental illness. Medical services, o ccupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values, CMHHIFL staff is committed to: + Individual dignity and respect + Person-centered, evidence-based care + Trauma-informed recovery + Multidisciplinary collaboration + Diversity and inclusion + Strong family and community partnerships Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job About this job: This Clinical Therapist II position exists to provide recreation therapy services using patient centered, discipline specific processes that include evaluation, treatment, and outcomes. The CTRS provides therapeutic recreation with required shared programming responsibilities across teams. Direct care services are primarily provided through therapeutic groups, specialized assessments, individual sessions, and community outings when indicated. The therapist applies recreation therapy theories, practices, assessment, and treatment in a multi-disciplinary manner to inform treatment planning and recovery. The therapist documents services, maintains equipment, maintains facilities, budgets for supplies and equipment, engages in risk management as assigned, engages in formal and informal quality and performance improvement activities, and provides intern supervision when appropriate (e.g., group leadership, assessment administration, EHR documentation). In addition to assisting with streamlining TR service delivery, the Clinical Therapist II position participates in Therapeutic Activity Department events, and treatment unit and hospital-wide functions, as well as occasional patient support needs; examples may include multi-unit seasonal events such as a fall festival, hospital-supported committee membership, and transportation assistance for a patient’s discharge from the hospital. Other duties include: Treatment Implementation: + Treatment implementation is conducted according to CMHH-FL and Therapeutic Activities (TA) department procedures, standards of practice, and ethics to ensure treatment quality, safety, and effectiveness. + Utilizes hospital approved low level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed, changed, modified, or terminated based on patient response to treatment or significant change in the patient’s functioning. + May provide group and individual treatment, as well as community outings when clinically indicated throughout the week. + Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License if you are using a state vehicle. Assessment and Treatment Planning: + From the initial assessment, a brief interview with the patient and/or staff, and/or other means of gathering patient-centered information, the CTRS determines approved interventions to meet immediate adult inpatient treatment needs and encourages utilization of therapeutic recreation concepts in the patient’s recovery. Further TR assessment (upon referral) develops specific treatment interventions to meet individualized treatment needs not addressed by the overall program. + Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary manner for inclusion in the patient’s care planning. This includes receiving patient referrals from across the treatment team and referring patients to other disciplines. Treatment goals and objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time specific (SMART goals). Documentation: + Uses the behavioral health electronic medical records system (e.g., BEHR) to document patient responses to therapeutic care. This includes progress and outcomes to assessments, re-assessments, and treatment and discharge planning. + Documentation is completed according to hospital and Therapeutic Activities department policies and procedures, and national standards of practice. + Documentation must be individualized, capture each individual's progress, and be directly linked to specific treatment goals and interventions. Training/Education Competencies and Responsibilities: + Maintains current skills, remains informed of best practices, retains and gains knowledge and competencies in the treatment of persons with mental illness. + This includes commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aspects and cultural issues, psychiatrically and holistically sound treatment and risk interventions, trauma informed approaches, and TR treatment techniques. + Required to maintain current TR certification (i.e., CTRS credential), as well as complete other hospital and/or TA Department continuing education requirements. + Attends TA Department meetings, treatment team meetings, and represents the TA Department on hospital committees or task forces to foster inter-departmental communication and collaboration to achieve the Hospital’s mission. + Engages in prioritizing patient care needs, such as providing treatment when a colleague is absent (e.g., sick call). + Collaborates in supervision to improve Recreation Therapy services and may provide intern supervision as assigned. + Provides rotating support of the Hospital’s Rec Room for drop-in patient care opportunities and assists in the development and implementation of TA Department-sponsored events. Other Duties as Assigned: + Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities, milieu support, etc. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Rec Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Dance/Movement Therapy related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years Special Qualifications: + CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification from NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) or equivalent certification for specialty area (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Must obtain certification as a CTRS before hire. + Due to the population served at this facility, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age Preferred Qualifications: + Certification/Licensure within discipline (e.g. CTRS for Rec Therapist) + Bachelor’s Degree minimum within discipline (e.g. Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy) + Previous state experience CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: + Full background check and reference check required + Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License + May transport patients safely from different areas on or off campus + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: + Disclose that information on the application. + Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. + Provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. + Must successfully pass a 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening + Influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado + This position will be paid biweekly. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contactJustin.Icenhower@state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHub state employee discount program + Tuition Reimbursement (https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/cdhsintranet/employee-resources/human-resources/learning-engagement-and-development/tuition-reimbursement) + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans . Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe) Toll Free Applicant Technical Support THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN FORT LOGAN IS TOBACCO FREE The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. 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In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 05 What clinical settings have you worked in and how have these settings informed your approach to working with patients? 06 Please discuss the patient populations (diagnoses, age, limitations, etc.) you’ve worked with and provide a case example that highlights your clinical approach 07 Please describe any special trainings/certifications you have obtained within your discipline and how you’ve applied them in your work Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email