Rehabilitation Therapist - Art

We invite you to join our professional team! The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Permanent/Full Time Rehabilitation Therapist (Art) will be directed by the Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist in the Rehabilitation Therapy Service Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Conduct and prepare written Rehabilitation Therapy Assessments/evaluations
• Participate in Treatment Plan meetings to review each patient’s progress towards community reintegration
• Provide written documentation on patients’ progress pertaining to their rehabilitation therapy program
• Organize, plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy/leisure skills groups

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. (Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but who have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time are required to have completed a minimum of two years' full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam.) AND 

Art: Possession of a Master's Degree in Art Therapy or in Art with emphasis in Art Therapy, OR registration with the American Art Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.

The hiring process consists of 3 steps. Please connect with our employment staff for step details and links. 

INTERVIEW / RELOCATION INFORMATION
Reimbursement for interview and relocation expenses are available up to $10,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate’s prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules.

ONSITE HOUSING This is offered to employees who will be starting a permanent, full-time position with us and relocating. These are studio and dormitory style housing and based on availability. This allows staff to find something more permanent locally. Housing is a 3-month temporary lease at a cost reduced rate (under $500/month). For confirmed pricing please reach out. Housing is only for employees; no other persons or pets are allowed. Located onsite of hospital grounds and withing 5-10 minutes walking distance to front of hospital lobby.