STUDENT ASSISTANT

• RECREATION

THERAPY INTERN

Department of State Hospitals

JC-527886

• STUDENT

ASSISTANT

• RECREATION

THERAPY INTERN

STUDENT

ASSISTANT

$3,167.00

• $4,268.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

STUDENT ASSISTANT

• RECREATION

THERAPY INTERN

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has an intermittent-actual time worked vacancy for Student Assistant

• Recreation Therapy Intern.

Duties Include:

 Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups. Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital. Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations. Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. Expectations for entering internship include current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation. Please see "

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

" below for additional information required with STD.678 application. 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 and include all experience and relatable education.

• Attach current college transcripts and/or proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program.
• Completed Supplemental Application with ALL additional information requested.

Please see "

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

" You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-527886

Position #(s): 480-190-4870-902

Working Title:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

• RECREATION

THERAPY INTERN

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00

• $3,480.00 A $3,389.00
• $3,724.00 B $3,623.00
• $3,988.00 C $3,878.00
• $4,268.

00 D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

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.

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Department Website:

http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa Special Requirements 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Please include with your application a separate document with answers to all the following questions: DSH-Napa

• Recreation Therapy Internship Questionnaire Please answer the following questions as fully and as concisely as possible so we may become better acquainted with you and your internship objectives.

Please print legibly, or type. If you choose to use a separate sheet, please include the question number prior to each answer.

Name:

_____________________________________________

School:

____________________________________________ Is this a Bachelor or Master's Level Program? ______________

Graduation Date:

___________ Are you planning on being CTRS or RTC? __________________ 1. What is your reason for desiring an internship at DSH-Napa? 2. Tell about your field work experiences and how it has prepared you for an internship. Please include the various focus populations you worked with and approximate number of hours outside direct classroom experience. 3. What facets of therapeutic recreation interest you the most? (modalities, populations, etc.) 4. What facets of therapeutic recreation interest you the least? 5. Discuss your areas of strength in recreation and group process: 6. Discuss your areas of weakness in recreation and group process: 7. Have you had any experience in planning large group activities? If so, please describe including target population and group focus. 8. Have you had any experience with individual therapy or case study? If so, please describe including target population and focus course of action. 9. Do you have any interests that you would like to incorporate into your profession as a Recreation Therapist? 10. Please name any activities or any recreation therapy process that you are not interested or comfortable with? What and Why? 11. Please write a concise "Statement of Purpose". This should include your personal philosophy of what Therapeutic Recreation is, what you want to accomplish during your internship, and anything else you consider pertinent to this question. Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Application Instructions 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:

9/13/2026