Job Posting: STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN

Department of State Hospitals

JC-527886
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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

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 Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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: Exam/Hiring Unit- 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
Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
07:00 AM - 04:00 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.
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.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Free Parking
  • On-site childcare
  • Electric Vehicle charging stations
  • Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
  • On-site exercise facility

 

 

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: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Andrea Lamas
(000) -
andrea.lamas@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) 312-6255
tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Alternate Range Criteria 060

ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 60 Revised 11/6/90
Range A. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with lower division undergraduate standing. (Lower division typically refers to freshmen or sophomores who have completed no more than 60 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range B. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing. (Upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range C. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing (upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

Range D. Evidence of successful completion of one year of upper division work in accounting, business administration, economics, or related fields including either: (1) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to fiscal management such as elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, or business law; or (2) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to management information systems or computer science.
or
Evidence of successful completion or more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation and proof of application for enrollment in supplemental college course work. or A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

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.

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