ACTIVITY THERAPY MANAGER, CI

Maryland AG; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Excellent health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Generous leave

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Free mass transit

Job summary

Spring Grove Hospital Center is seeking an Activity Therapy Manager to lead the facility-wide activity therapy program across patient care services. You will supervise Therapeutic Recreator Supervisors and allied therapy supervisors, directing assessments, planning, and evaluation of recreation, art, music, and dance therapies within a state hospital setting.

The role requires coordinating with clinical teams, ensuring CMS/TJC documentation standards, and maintaining program quality while

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art, dance, music, therapeutic recreation or recreation with a major in therapeutic recreation.
• Experience: Three years of experience performing art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy or therapeutic recreation in treatment settings; one year supervisory experience.
• Notes: Certifications may substitute for required education.
• Other substitution: military service may substitute for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility-wide activity therapy program for the treatment of patients.
• Supervise Therapeutic Recreator Supervisors and related therapy supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with program standards and coordination with licensed professionals.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art, dance, music, therapeutic recreation or recreation with a major in therapeutic recreation

Job description

Introduction

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live! Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center

Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

An Activity Therapy Manager is the managerial level of work at Maryland Department of Health (MDH) designated Court Involved (CI) Facilities, overseeing the facility-wide activity therapy program for the treatment of mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled patients, or developmentally disabled clients who are residents of State treatment facilities. Employees in this classification supervise Therapeutic Recreator Supervisors, Art Therapist Supervisors, Dance Therapist Supervisors and Music Therapist Supervisors assigned to the facility's activity therapy program. Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a program administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art, dance, music, therapeutic recreation or recreation with a major in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience performing art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy or therapeutic recreation therapy work in the treatment of mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled patients or developmentally disabled clients. One year of the experience must have been at the supervisory level.

Notes:

1. Current certification as an Art Therapist from the American Art Therapy Association; as a Music Therapist from the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc. or the American Association for Music Therapy, Inc.; as a Therapeutic Recreator from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; or as a Dance Therapist from the American Dance Therapy Association may be substituted for the required education.

2. Four years of experience as a professional Therapeutic Recreator, music, art or dance therapist, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, licensed Physical Therapist or certified Activity Therapist, which included the responsibility for clients’ assessments and the planning, implementation and evaluation of clients’ recreation, music, art or dance therapy treatments in a mental health or developmental disability setting may be substituted for the education requirement. Experience assisting in these responsibilities will not be accepted as qualifying experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience working with both adolescents and adults who have mental health illness diagnoses.
• Experience in TJC and CMS documentation standards for Therapeutic Recreation Services.
• Experience supervising other therapeutic recreators in psychiatric facilities.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to operate vehicles which require a Class 'C' motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.
• Employees in this classification at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.