Director of Patient Activities & Therapy Programs

Mountain Youth Academy; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Stock plan

Attendance incentives

Free meals

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Mountain Youth Academy, a 120-bed residential treatment facility in Mountain City, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Patient Activities to bring energy, creativity, and purpose to our behavioral health program. You will design and oversee a comprehensive activity plan aligned with patient goals, improve life skills, and foster confidence and connection.

You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team, supervise weekly schedules, coordinate supplies, document activities, and support crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in a related field as required/preferred.
• Minimum 5 years designing and delivering activity/recreation therapy.
• Experience with mental health disorders and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive patient activity program.
• Create weekly, engaging, therapeutic activity schedules.
• Assess patient life skills and set goals/interventions.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and groups.
• Use motivational techniques to encourage participation and teamwork.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Coordinate supplies, inventory and ordering.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, educational and medical staff.

Skills

Recreation therapy program design

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Motivation techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science – Recreation and Sport Management or closely related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Mountain Youth Academy, a 120-bed residential treatment facility in Mountain City, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Patient Activities to bring energy, creativity, and purpose to our behavioral health program. You will design and oversee a comprehensive activity plan aligned with patient goals, improve life skills, and foster confidence and connection.

You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team, supervise weekly schedules, coordinate supplies, document activities, and support crisis