Manager - Activity Therapy

Harbor Oaks Hospital; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA Options

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - with company‑

match

Employee Assistance Program/Employee  

Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Orientation/Training

ETO - Employee Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Personal Day

Monthly Celebrations

Job summary

Harbor Oaks Hospital in New Baltimore, MI seeks an experienced Activity Therapy Manager to lead the activity therapy program and supervise the staff. The role ensures an effective, high-quality activity therapy service aligned with treatment needs and regulatory standards.

You will oversee program development, staff hiring and training, and collaboration with the treatment team to support patient outcomes. A bachelor’s in recreation therapy plus supervisory experience are required, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy or other recreation-based field which may be approved for national certification in the area of expertise required.
• Master’s degree preferred in some facilities based on state requirements.
• Four or more years' professional level experience working with the specialty/service of the facility is required.
• One or more years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate the overall program of activity therapies, which may include occupational, music and recreational therapy, with other activities.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Recommend policies and procedures for activity therapy programs.
• Screen candidates for programs and place in the programs best suited to individual needs.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share information and communication, provide training and resources and promote staff development.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services.
• Coordinate activity therapy services with other treatment modalities and treatment team members, to support quality and compliance with program expectations, facility policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the requisition of materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the effective operation of the therapy programs and corresponding budgets.
• Appear before various external professional groups to interpret and explain the objectives of the therapeutic programs of the facility.
• Carry caseload and supervise staff competency and licensure as applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Staff management

Program coordination

Communication

Patient care

Supervision

Budget awareness

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Four or more years' professional experience

One or more years of supervisory experience

CTRS certification

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for an Activity Therapy Manager to join our team. Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltimore's leading Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center is seeking a passionate Activity Therapy Manager to work at our facility in New Baltimore, MI.

FANTASTIC benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Orientation/Training
• ETO - Employee Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Day
• Monthly Celebrations

Salary $58 - $75K

Purpose Statement

Ensure that an effective, quality activity therapy program supports the treatment needs of the patients served.

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate the overall program of activity therapies, which may include occupational, music and recreational therapy, with other activities.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Recommend policies and procedures for activity therapy programs.
• Screen candidates for programs and place in the programs best suited to individual needs.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share information and communication, provide training and resources and promote staff development.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services.
• Coordinate activity therapy services with other treatment modalities and treatment team members, to support quality and compliance with program expectations, facility policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the requisition of materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the effective operation of the therapy programs and corresponding budgets.
• Appear before various external professional groups to interpret and explain the objectives of the therapeutic programs of the facility.
• Carry caseload and supervise staff competency and licensure as applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy or other recreation-based field which may be approved for national certification in the area of expertise required.
• Master’s degree preferred in some facilities based on state requirements.
• Four or more years' professional level experience working with the specialty/service of the facility is required.
• One or more years of supervisory experience required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• May require licensure as either: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification, depending on state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.