Recreation Therapist (Director of Recreation)

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 105,393; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

A leading behavioral health service provider in California is seeking a Recreation Therapist (Director of Recreation) to develop and lead recreational programs for clients. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and registration, alongside two years of experience in a social or recreational setting. Crestwood offers a competitive pay range of $83,200 to $105,393.60 USD and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid sick leave. Join a supportive environment dedicated to client recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a therapist.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• A current CPR certification is preferred.
• Must have two years' experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the recreational program including activities and events.
• Support clients to create lives worth living and succeed as independents.
• Integrate recreation into a holistic wellness approach.

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!

Title

Recreation Therapist (Director of Recreation)

Job Duties

The role of the Director of Recreation is to create and lead the recreational program with recreational activities, hobby & interest building, physical activities, and other events & holidays throughout the year. In our holistic approach, recreation is just one facet of the wellness of our clients, along with behavioral skill building, medication support, dietary teaching, and pre-vocational training. Our overall goal is to support our clients to create lives worth living and be successful as independents in their community.

Schedule

Full‑Time

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.
• A current CPR certification is preferred.
• 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 healthcare setting.

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

Crestwood Champion Healing Center is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) located in Lompoc, a beautiful Central Coast city in Santa Barbara County, known as “The City of Arts and Flowers.” Champion Healing Center has innovative trauma‑informed recovery programs that are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing a continuum of care that puts persons served with significant mental health issues on the road to recovery.

Pay Range

$83,200 USD – $105,393.60 USD

It’s About Growth!

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.

Career Page

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all 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.

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