MGR - RECREATION THERAPY

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

CEU courses via HealthStream

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS) in Summit, NJ, seeks a Manager of Therapeutic Activities to develop, direct and coordinate the Therapeutic Activities Program. You will oversee all therapy disciplines, guarantee quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and state/board certifications (CTRS/ATR/MT-BC/OT/LAC). 5–8 years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in a relevant field.
• Certification, licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Art Therapy (Required)
• Licenses Included: CTRS, ATR, MT-BC, OT, and LAC/LPC (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, administer and coordinate the Therapeutic Activity Program.
• Lead all facets of the Therapeutic Activities Department to ensure quality patient care.
• Plan and implement activity services for units and programs; set treatment goals.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation and role modeling to patients.
• Supervise activity therapists and aides in various therapy programs.
• Coordinate scheduling and coverage for the department.
• Document progress and outcomes in alignment with the treatment plan.
• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality and effective communication with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatric care knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CTRS/ATR/MT-BC/OT/LAC/LPC certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Therapeutic Activities is responsible for developing, directing, administering and coordinating the Therapeutic Activity Program. The Manager of Therapeutic Activities must direct all facets of the Therapeutic Activities Department including guaranteeing quality patient care to each patient, in accordance with quality standards. The Manager of Therapeutic Activities is also responsible for planning and implementing activity services for units and programs, defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary team and providing continuous patient care, observation and interaction and role modeling to patients.

Benefits:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• 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

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,00 0employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Certification, licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Art Therapy (Required)

Licenses Included: CTRS (recreation therapy), ATR (art therapy), MT-BC (music therapy), OT (occupational therapy) and LAC/LPC (counseling)

Related Work Experience:

5-8 years (Required)

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Knowledge in one or more program disciplines (i.e. art, occupational, recreation, and/or music, expressive, dance therapy).
2. Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques.
3. Knowledge of adolescent and adult program rules and protocols.
4. Excellent leadership skills.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.
7. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
8. Directs and coordinates the activities therapy programs throughout the facility.
9. Directs activity therapists and aides in occupational, music, art, and recreational therapy programs. Conducts quality assurance reviews
10. Oversees scheduling and coverage for the department.
11. Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
12. Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
13. Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
14. Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
15. Act as a patient advocate and assures patient rights are upheld.
16. Maintain current documentation in weekly progress notes, including the patient's name, date, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session.
17. Demonstrate excellent guest relations in communication and cooperation, assisting patients, licensed practitioners, co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
18. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information