Director of Recreation

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a Director of Recreation/Activities to lead a therapeutic recreation program, tailoring activities to individual client needs in a behavioral health setting.

The role requires licensure eligibility or registration as a recreation therapist and relevant experience in mental health recreation programs; California driver’s license and CPR are required. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Crestwood’s facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational, music, dance, art, or recreation therapist.
• Art Therapist registration/eligibility as per respective associations.
• Experience: two years in a social or recreational program within past five years, one year full-time in a client activities program in a mental health setting or related recreation therapy degree.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program to meet client needs and interests.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

Registered or eligible therapist

Education

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist

Job Duties: The Director of Recreation/Activities plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program on a regular basis to meet the individual client's needs and interests.

Schedule: Full Time

Qualifications:

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational therapist, Music therapist, Dance therapist, Art therapist, or Recreation therapist.
• Art Therapist: Art therapist means a person who is registered or eligible for registration as an art therapist with the American Art Therapy Association
• Dance Therapist: A dance therapist is a person who is registered or eligible for registration as a dance therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association
• Music Therapist: A music therapist is a person who has a bachelor's degree in music therapy and who is registered or eligible for registration as a music therapist by the National Association for Music Therapy
• Occupational Therapist: An occupational therapist is a person who is registered or who is eligible for registration as an occupational therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Must have two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full-time in a client activities program in a mental health setting or bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation who is registered or eligible for registration as a recreation therapist by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• California driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: The 40-bed Selma MHRC’s innovative programs are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery. The mission of the Healing Center is to provide an alternative to traditional psychiatric care through collaboration, empowerment, a healing environment, peer providers, family partners, and a recovery-oriented milieu. The Healing Center provides the structure and support to promote stabilization and foster recovery. Our goal is to restore a sense of hope, self-empowerment, and realized recovery potential in each of our clients.

Pay Range:: $45 USD - $50 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [e-mail].

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