MGR - RECREATION THERAPY

Willow Springs Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career development across UHS and 300+

Health, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Reno, NV seeks a Recreational Therapist Manager to lead therapeutic recreation programs. You will oversee a team, conduct patient assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans using modalities such as music, dance, art, yoga, swimming, and equine-assisted activities, with a focus on mental health and senior care.

The role requires licensure in therapeutic recreation, extensive experience, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in recreational programming in mental health preferred.
• Must hold licensure in CTRS, art therapy, or music therapy; Nevada driver license required; BLS and Handle with Care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational therapy programs for ages 6-17.
• Lead and supervise a team of therapists and activity coordinators.
• Conduct patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans using modalities like music, dance, art, yoga, swimming, and equine-assisted activities.
• Coordinate with nursing, mental health professionals, case managers and families for holistic care.
• Manage medical documentation and HIPAA compliance.
• Oversee intake procedures and monitor progress with data collection and outcomes.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques during crises and maintain a safe environment.
• Develop new initiatives aligned with best practices in mental health and senior care.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Patient assessment

Program development

HIPAA compliance

De-escalation techniques

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & data collection

Group and individual counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

• MUST HAVE A LICENSE FOR RECREATION THERAPY********

Responsibilities

• MUST HAVE A LICENSE FOR RECREATION THERAPY********

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Recreational Therapist Manager to lead our therapeutic recreation programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in recreational therapy, with expertise in program development, patient assessment, and behavioral health care. This leadership role requires a proactive individual committed to enhancing the quality of life for diverse populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those undergoing mental health treatment. The Recreational Therapist Manager will oversee a team of therapists and activity specialists, ensuring the delivery of innovative, evidence-based therapeutic activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive recreational therapy programs tailored to the needs of patients ages 6-17.
• Lead and supervise a team of recreational therapists and activity coordinators, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine individual needs and develop personalized treatment plans utilizing modalities such as music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, yoga, swimming, equine-assisted activities, and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, mental health professionals, case managers, and family members to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Manage medical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient records and confidentiality.
• Oversee intake procedures for new clients or patients requiring therapeutic recreation services and monitor progress through data collection and outcome measurement tools.
• Facilitate de-escalation techniques during behavioral crises while maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Promote program growth by developing new initiatives aligned with best practices in mental health and senior care while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Skills

• Extensive experience in recreational therapy modalities including music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, yoga, swimming, equine experience, and other therapeutic recreation techniques.
• Proven ability to develop innovative therapeutic programs tailored to diverse populations such as elderly patients, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder, and those receiving hospice or elder care services.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to psychiatric patient care, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s), PTSD care, hospice care, and geriatrics.
• Expertise in patient assessment methods and diagnostic evaluation processes for mental health conditions.
• Excellent case management skills with experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral health conditions; familiarity with crisis management strategies.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques effectively during behavioral incidents or emergencies.
• Competence in medical documentation practices while maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards; proficient in data collection for program evaluation purposes.
• Exceptional communication skills for client interaction—including individual and group counseling—and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within assisted living facilities or behavioral health hospitals is highly desirable; familiarity with special education settings is a plus.

Join us in leading innovative recreational therapy programs that transform lives through engaging activities designed to foster healing, independence, and joy!

Benefits For Our Team Include:

• Tuition Assistance
• DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti
• DBT-PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years of related experience in providing recreational programming in mental health preferred.
• LICENSURE: Must have licensure in specialty, which can include current CTRS, art therapy or music therapy license. Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license. BLS and Handle with Care certifications required to be maintained for full length of employment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.