Location: Napa,CA, USA
Job Description and Duties
REHABILITATION THERAPIST - DANCE
The Department of State Hospitals - Napa Rehabilitation Therapy Department is accepting applications for multiple permanent, full time Rehabilitation Therapist - Dance vacancies. The candidate should be knowledgeable about rehabilitation therapy in a mental health setting, creative, have strong leadership and clinical skills. For more information about the position, please contact Camille Gentry, Chief of RTS, at (707) ###-####.
Applications will be reviewed and only the most competitive applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement will be invited for an interview. This advertisement is advertised until filled and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Examination Requirements:
You must first obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process and includes completion of an examination. You can view the requirements and take the exam for list eligibility by visiting: Rehabilitation Therapist - Dance Exam Bulletin (ca.gov)
Minimum Qualifications for Rehabilitation Therapist Dance Therapy:
Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. And possession of a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, or registration with the American Dance Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
Please review the link below with the Minimum Requirements for this classification.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
* You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety.
* Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
* Any Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
* Education required to meet the minimum qualifications will require proof of degree and/or transcript submitted with application STD. 678.
Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: January 10, 2025, February 10, 2025, and March 10, 2025.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
* REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
Additional Documents
* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-459287
Position #(s):
480-###-####-XXX
Working Title:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (DANCE-SAFETY)
$7,777.00 - $9,158.00 U
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
* The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
* The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
* The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/10/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exams & Hiring - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exams & Hiring Unit - Wilken's Cottage - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
* Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
* Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
* Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: (With particular reference to their therapeutic specialty) the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of rehabilitation services, especially those relating to developmental, mental, or physical disordered offenders; the process of restoration, maintenance, and development of capabilities; principles of mental health education; scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders; current trends in mental health, public health, and public welfare; Federal and State programs in these fields.
Ability to: Utilize and effectively apply required technical knowledge; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the work; secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically; compose clear, accurate, and concise reports; interpret statistical data; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively.
Benefits
Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.
Free Parking
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) ###-####
...@dsh.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Camille Gentry
(707) ###-####
...@dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) ###-####
...@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Applicant Survey
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey
Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.
Please note: This survey is separate from the job application. It will not be viewed by hiring managers nor used in any employment decisions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.