Director of Recreation Therapy (CTRS)

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, Inc. seeks a Director of Recreation/Activity Therapy to lead and coordinate recreation and leisure services for referred programs, contributing to treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to support recovery in children and adolescents; requires CTRS certification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Recreational Therapy or Expressive Therapy.
• 3–5 years of related experience with psychiatric patient care knowledge.
• CTRS certification required by state/national governing body.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CTRS certification

Recreational therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred (Recreational/Expressive Therapy)

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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