Recreational Therapy Supervisor - JFK ADATC

Arts In Wilmington; North Carolina; On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center seeks a Recreational Therapy Supervisor to lead daily operations and support staff while delivering direct recreational therapy services. The role emphasizes overseen programs, clinical support, and collaboration with other departments to enhance patient recovery.

Candidates should hold licensure as a Recreational Therapist and have two years of experience, with knowledge of co-occurring disorders and assessment tools.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Recreational Therapy
• Two years of experience as a Recreational Therapist
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications
• Ability to assess clients, develop and evaluate treatment plans and determine supports

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and provide administrative, clinical, and supervisory support
• Deliver direct recreational therapy services as needed
• Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical departments
• Plan, supervise, and train supportive personnel and interns/volunteers

Skills

Recreational therapy theory

Co-occurring disorders

Assessment tools

Program planning

Supervisory skills

Education

Licensed Recreational Therapist

Job description

## Recreational Therapy Supervisor - JFK ADATCApply: Buncombe County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (27 days left to apply): JR-104424**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Julian F Keith Alcohol , Drug Trt Ctr**Job Classification Title**Recreational Therapy Supervisor (NS)**Position Number**60036425**Grade**MH12 **About Us**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. **Description of Work**The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Recreational Therapy Supervisor to lead and manage our Recreational Therapy Services. This position is responsible for overseeing daily program operations; providing administrative, clinical, and supervisory support to staff, interns, and volunteers; and ensuring effective interdisciplinary collaboration with other clinical departments. The supervisor will also deliver direct recreational therapy services to patients as needed. This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized professional committed to supporting recovery and enhancing patient well-being through evidence-based therapeutic recreation.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## **Recruitment Range: $50,879.00 - $76,318.00***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** Considerable knowledge of recreational therapy theory, principles, techniques, and methods as well as their specific implications and applications to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, with an emphasis on restoring, remediation, or rehabilitating physical and/or mental functioning and independence.* Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, their implications for recreational therapy services is necessary.* Ability to accurately administer a variety of assessment tools and to assess clients current functioning levels, develop and evaluate treatment plan, and evaluate progress, as well as to determine needed supports and services.* Ability to plan, organize, and initiate programs and to supervise and train supportive personnel.**This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And *Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.**This position will work 8 - hour days, Monday to Friday.## **About the Facility:**JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.## **Compensation & Benefits:**The State of North Carolina offers the BEST comprehensive benefits around! Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit our website for additional information on North Carolina State Employee Benefits and the available plans to choose from with minimal waiting periods!## **Supplemental Contact Information:**DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.***Application Process:*** **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.## ***Veteran’s and National Guard Preference:**** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.## ***ADA Accommodations:***Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.## *Communication:*Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Department at Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center at [phone]. **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Licensed to practice Recreational Therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure and two years of experience as a Recreational Therapist.