Recreational Therapy Supervisor - JFK ADATC

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

NCflex benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through JFK-ADATC seeks a dedicated Recreational Therapy Supervisor to lead and manage our recreational therapy services.

This role oversees daily program operations, provides administrative and clinical supervision to staff, interns, and volunteers, and delivers direct recreational therapy as needed while coordinating with other clinical departments. Work is 8-hour days, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational therapy theory and applications for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
• Understanding co-occurring disorders and implications for therapy.
• Ability to administer assessments, develop and evaluate treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise programs and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recreational therapy services and operations.
• Provide administrative, clinical, and supervisory support to staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Deliver direct recreational therapy services as needed.
• Collaborate with other clinical departments to ensure integrated care.

Skills

Recreational therapy theory

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Assessment tools administration

Program planning & supervision

Job description

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.