Recreation Therapist - Wisconsin Resource Center

Recreation Therapist

• Wisconsin Resource Center State of Wisconsin
• Health Services Oshkosh, WI $29.00
• $41.26 an hour
• Full-time $29.00
• $41.26 an hour
• Full-time Introduction The Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is a secure treatment facility that specializes in treating individuals with severe mental health conditions from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

WRC is located on Lake Winnebago with beautiful walking paths by the lake for employees to use during break periods. WRC is recruiting to fill a Recreation Therapist position to provide therapy services to residents on assigned units. This position will work Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including: 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

Several flex spending accounts:

medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings. Well Wisconsin Wellness Program. A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer. Position Summary As the Recreation Therapist , you will provide therapy services to residents on assigned units. You will assess residents, prepare treatment plans, provide treatment, and evaluate/update programs. In addition, you will provide training, education and technical consultation to students, staff, and the community. Salary Information The starting pay for the Therapist is between $29.00 and $32.00 per hour (between $60,300 and $66,500 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11/05. The starting pay for the Senior level is between $34.00 and $41.26 per hour (between $70,700 and $81,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11/04. A 12-month probationary period is required for both levels. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. Job Details All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by WRC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of the start date. DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a

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eligible employer. Qualifications At a minimum, you'll need the following: Certification or eligible for certification within 3 months of hire as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. For questions regarding certification, please visit the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification website. Completed 560-hour internship under a supervisor who is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. It'd be great if you also have one or more of the following: Experience designing, coordinating, implementing or evaluating a Recreational Therapy program. Experience working with mentally ill clients. Experience working in a secure treatment facility. Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. How To Apply Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

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Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.

Jobs. For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact DHSWRCRecruitment@dhs.wisconsin.gov. DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here. Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is July 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am

• 4:30 pm.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.