CTRS -DIRECTOR OF RECREATION/ACTIVITY THERAPY

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Director of Recreation/Activity Therapy. The role involves planning and delivering recreation/leisure services within an acute psychiatric setting for children and adolescents, as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

You will define treatment goals and model positive patient interactions throughout care. The candidate will oversee therapy activities, ensuring engagement and therapeutic benefit, with certification in Recreation Therapy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Masters Degree in Recreational Therapy, Fine Art, Music, or Expressive Therapy preferred.
• Certification, Licensure, and/or Board Certification in Recreation Therapy (CTRS) required by state/national body.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation/leisure services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Master’s Degree preferred

CTRS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

Laurel Oaks is currently seeking a Director of Recreation/Activity Therapy. The Director of Recreation/Activity Therapy is Responsible for planning and implementing recreation/leisure services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, required; Masters Degree preferred in Recreational Therapy, Fine Art, Music, or Expressive Therapy.
• Three to five years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification, Licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Recreation Therapy required. CTRS required

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