Recreation Therapy Director - Child & Adolescent Psych

Coastalharbor

Georgia

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
401(K) with company match
Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coastalharbor in Georgia is seeking a Recreation Therapy Director to supervise recreational staff and lead therapy programs at a child and adolescent psychiatric facility. The role is full-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading recreational events while ensuring the well-being of patients. A Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy and relevant experience is required. Join a dedicated team focused on providing outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

  • Two years related experience or training.
  • National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred.
  • Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise recreational staff employees.
  • Schedule students’ recreational time effectively.
  • Ensure adequate scheduling coverage for assigned patients.

Skills

Recreation Therapy
Supervision of Staff
Planning Recreational Activities
Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapy Director Opportunity

As a Recreation Therapy Director, you will directly supervise employees on the Recreational Staff in planning, organizing, and leading the recreation programs in a child and adolescent psychiatric facility. This is a full-time, exempt opportunity that provides full benefits.

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 114-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50 bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

The Recreation Therapy Director supervises the efforts of recreation therapists and coaches while planning and implementing recreational events designed to increase social skills, athletic ability, and self-esteem.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise recreational staff employees, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work
  • Schedule students’ recreational time on an ongoing basis, providing them with creative activities that stay within the department budget
  • Ensure that adequate scheduling coverage is provided in accordance with schedule and needs of assigned patients
Benefit Highlights
  • 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!
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.

Qualifications

Recreation Therapy Director Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy
  • Two years related experience or training
  • National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred; Physical Fitness Trainer Certificate or Ceramic, Arts, and Crafts Teachers Certificate also considered
  • Experience in inpatient setting preferred
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.

Notice

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