Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH) is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

• 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.

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.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 required and must be included.
• Other -

  Provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program. Proof of enrollment must include candidate’s name, the name of the school, and semester/quarter of enrollment. Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.  

• Other - Copy of unofficial college transcripts with their application (STD. 678). Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position. Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts. Please note: foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
• Other -
  Letter of Verification from your Academic Advisor or Director of Therapeutic Recreation at your school stating when you will be completing your coursework. Verification may be included in your Letter of Recommendation if written by your Academic Advisor or Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Other -
  Sample Objectives OR Program Design Project that you have completed for one of your classes. Please note: AI generated documents will not be accepted.
• Other -
  Cover Letter that includes a brief narrative describing any experience you feel contributed to your education as a Recreation Therapist.
• Other - Provide two signed Letters of Recommendation, at least one should be from a Recreation Therapy Instructor. The signed letters may be uploaded via your CalCareers account, mailed directly to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (see How To Apply section for mailing address), or the author may email directly to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office email [email protected]. If you are not submitting letters at this time, you may instead use the Bypass File option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
   
  

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.